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Florida Firefighters Head To California Wildfires
September 24, 2014
With California facing wildfires amid a drought, Florida this week sent 40 firefighters to help with a major blaze east of Sacramento, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Two crews made up of 34 Florida Forest Service firefighters deployed Tuesday to battle what is known as the King Fire. They will do such jobs as creating fire breaks around the blaze.
Also, six Forest Service workers will help in other positions related to controlling the King Fire.
“Thanks to our current low fire danger in Florida, we are able to offer our skilled firefighters to western states while continuing to provide for the safety of our citizens,” said Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, whose agency includes the Forest Service.
by The News Service of Florida
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Be careful and get back home safe, guys.