Kim Kardashian Advocates for Better Pay for Incarcerated Firefighters in L.A. Wildfires

The reality star and activist calls on Governor Gavin Newsom to raise wages for incarcerated individuals risking their lives to combat devastating fires in Los Angeles.

Kim Kardashian highlighted the low wages of incarcerated firefighters battling the Los Angeles wildfires, with pay reportedly as low as $1 per hour since 1984.
Over 900 incarcerated individuals are working alongside professional firefighters to combat the fires, which have destroyed over 39,000 acres and claimed at least 16 lives.
Kardashian urged Governor Gavin Newsom to raise the pay to $5 per hour, a proposal that was previously rejected, and described the workers as heroes risking their lives.
The incarcerated firefighter program offers participants time credits to reduce sentences and potential pathways to firefighting careers, though employment after release remains challenging.
The wildfires have displaced over 200,000 residents, with ongoing debates over the ethics of relying on low-paid incarcerated labor for critical emergency response efforts.