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207 Rescued by Helicopter from California Wildfire

207 Rescued by Helicopter from California Wildfire

Campers trapped in Sierra National Forest     By MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ and CHRISTOPHER WEBER SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Rescuers in military helicopters airlifted 207 people to safety after an explosive wildfire trapped them in a popular camping area in...

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USFA: Oregon On-Duty Death

USFA: Oregon On-Duty Death

Jones died from injuries sustained in a crash     United States Fire Administration The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official on-duty death of Firefighter Diane Jones, 63, of KL Farms/Fire LLC on August 31, 2020. On Monday, August 31, 2020,...

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Wildfire Destroys Homes Near Yakima, Washington

Wildfire Destroys Homes Near Yakima, Washington

Record property loss in five years     YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A fast-growing wildfire near Yakima has destroyed five homes, and firefighters were bracing for windy conditions on Wednesday. The destruction of the five primary residences by the Evans Canyon Fire...

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Eaton, CO Type 4 Wildland Engine

Eaton, CO Type 4 Wildland Engine

A look at a new rig from SVI     SVIWeb When spec'ing its new Type 4 Wildland Engine, Eaton, CO Fire Protection District chose a 12' aluminum SVI body mounted on an International HV507 4-Door 4x4, which houses a powerful 390HP Cummins L9 engine. This in-cab...

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USFA: Montana On-Duty Death

USFA: Montana On-Duty Death

Crash at the White River Fire     United States Fire Administration The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official on-duty death of Pilot Thomas Duffy, 40, of Central Copters, Inc. on August 24, 2020. On Monday, August 24, 2020, Pilot Thomas Duffy,...

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