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Fifteen strike teams from Oregon, comprising 300 firefighters and 75 engines, have arrived in Southern California to assist in fighting the wildfires raging in the Los Angeles area. The crews began their efforts Friday morning, focusing on the Palisades Fire burning north of Los Angeles.
The firefighters are prepared for a deployment lasting up to 14 days, during which they will work to protect homes and structures, monitor hotspots, and coordinate with CAL Fire and other state and federal agencies.
“We are in contact with our teams, and they are in good spirits,” said Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple in a press release. “They’ve received their
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