Roughly 250 active duty soldiers are fighting a wildfire in Washington state
A wildfire in Washington state has burned a significant area. The fire's containment is reported to be around 62 percent. Soldiers from a local base are helping to fight the fire.
They are working in teams to construct and patrol fire lines. Further details about the fire and the soldiers' efforts are available from the source, including information about the number of soldiers involved and their unit assignments.
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