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Meet the team behind Watch Duty app giving wildfire updates

Season 2025 Episode 23 | 5m 35s

Ever since the deadly wildfires began in Los Angeles two weeks ago, residents have largely turned to one app for the most up-to-date information. It’s called Watch Duty and Stephanie Sy spoke to two members of the small team that makes it possible.

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