Teens step up with water truck, dozer to help during firestorm

Cody Cantarini and his friends made the decision to stay in Fallbrook during the Rice Canyon Fire and help out any way that they could.

In the midst of wind, fire and smoke, Cantarini made this decision because he felt his situation was unique; he had access to his family-owned water truck and bulldozer.

The group of friends who offered to help Cantarini consisted of Colter Shannon, Nick Lloyd, Jonny Williams, Dustin Hensley and Mark Hennessey.

The water truck proved to be a significant help in their efforts. “This diesel water truck holds about 5,000 gallons of water; it’s a big truck,” expla...