California firefighters are heading to Australia to help battle deadly brushfires
The Angeles National Forest crew will deploy from Los Angeles on Monday, the US Forest Service reports.Crew members from the Angeles National Forest will offer on-the-ground support.The US has sent dozens of managers to Australia already, but this team is thought to be the first that puts shovels in the ground to dig fire breaks, starts back fires with drip torch cans, and hikes dusty miles in rough terrain.
Videos from Australia have shown vast stands of trees blazing like roman candles, giant walls of flame sealing off residents of a beach town, and the national symbols of Australia, including kangaroos, running for cover.Dozens of US fire managers will help in Australia, including some leaving Saturday, but the Angeles crew is unique in its infantry-like capabilities. The Forest Service says the hand-picked 20-person unit includes full-time firefighters with crew boss experience.
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