About this season
Cal Fire imbeds viewers within the largest emergency force in the country; access to all 6,100 firefighters as they work to contain California's near-constant blazes.
Episodes (6)
1. Sacrifice
Aired 3 January 2021 • 42 min
The first major fire of the year erupts in Southern California, and engineer Dudley risks missing his daughter's birthday; in Redding, Station 43 gets a call to put down a fast-moving blaze in an area filled with dangerous power lines.
2. A Devil Comin' at You
Aired 10 January 2021 • 42 min
Lightning strikes in Monterey County ignite two deadly fires; Chief Campbell battles the River Fire while the Carmel Fire forces evacuations 10 miles away; when the River Fire suddenly turns toward base camp, it's an all-out race to stop it.
3. Mountain Of Flame
Aired 17 January 2021 • 42 min
The Creek Fire, set to become the most destructive fire in California history, ignites in the Sierras and forces the rescue of campers trapped by flames. Chief Walker and crews battle the Valley fire that threatens hundreds of homes.
4. Blaze Brotherhood
Aired 6 February 2021 • 42 min
Fire season intensifies with the loss of an El Dorado Firefighter's life.
5. Napa Burning
Aired 13 February 2021 • 42 min
In a major escalation of fire season, multiple blazes tear through Napa.
6. The Devil’s Wind
Aired 20 February 2021 • 42 min
Cal Fire races to put down Santa Ana fires before the wind gets to them.