AdvertisementHotter climate means a never-ending fire season for the National GuardPlay08:01Download AudioUpdated January 10, 2025Quil LawrencefacebookEmailMembers of the California National Guard's Task Force Rattlesnake clear brush and small trees to reduce the likelihood of a high-intensity wildfire. (Max Whittaker for NPR)This article was originally published on August 23, 2023.