The goats are off duty. A record lack of rainfall in Southern California has left brush and grasses so dry they're even unappetizing to the grazing animals.Fire officials say it's the first time in years they can't use goats to help clear hillsides to prevent brush fires.
"There's not enough vegetation to support the goats," said Frank Vidales, assistant chief at the Los Angeles County Fire Department's forestry division.
Goats are used by many fire agencies to eat through underbrush. They're especially helpful in areas where controlled burns are too risky or terrain is too difficult for humans to navigate.
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