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NWstubble

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Tragic: 19 Lost to fire
« on: July 01, 2013, 12:27:32 AM »
As a former wildland firefighter, and someone with two brothers and many friends still in the business, I was deeply saddened to hear the news of such a large loss of life. May these men/women rest in peace and may the rest of the fire season be without additional tragedy.

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Joel

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Re: Tragic: 19 Lost to fire
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2013, 12:35:23 AM »
Very sad day indeed. As a former Mendocino IHC crewmember, this one hits close to home. I worked with this crew on a fire up in Oregon several years ago now. Very unfortunate.
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Re: Tragic: 19 Lost to fire
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2013, 02:56:36 AM »
I heard this on the new coming home tonight :(   Australians are familiar with the personal costs of bushfires. I have family members who are volunteer firefighters.  To lose 19...touches a raw spot.
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Re: Tragic: 19 Lost to fire
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2013, 05:25:06 AM »
OH wow... just saw this for the first time.  Ugh.  I'm stunned.

I fought forest fires many years ago, and it was no joke.  This is absolutely tragic.
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