Meet the goats of firefightingStep aside Paw Patrol — these animals are the goats of firefighting. Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! PrintThe city of L.A. has contracted goats to graze brush, weeds and other invasive plants in areas that are prone to wildfires. The approach provides an eco-friendly alternative to machinery, which can often have trouble accessing steep hillsides. Through the new pilot program, the goats grazed 39 acres in the Sepulveda Basin before moving on to Corbin Canyon.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 30, 2026 19:40 UTC