California has recently joined the Northwest Wildland Fire Fighting Compact, a significant move that promotes collaboration and resource-sharing for firefighting efforts among U.S. states and Canadian provinces in times of emergencies. The compact, which now includes California, facilitates the sharing of firefighting resources and technology during situations of wildfires and other related emergencies. This development marks a crucial step towards strengthening regional cooperation in combatting wildfires and enhancing resilience against such natural disasters.