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Archive Home > 2012 > July > 07 > Local firefighters back from big blazes

Local firefighters back from big blazes

There was a somber coincidence to their return: It was 18 years ago to the day that 19 Hotshot firefighters, including 14 from Prineville, died in the Storm King Fire near Glenwood Springs, Colo.

By Holly Pablo / The Bulletin
July 7, 2012

PRINEVILLE — The caravan of white trucks came to a stop and 20 Central Oregon firefighters jumped off. In less than 30 minutes, they tossed duffle bags, shuffled equipment and went home.

If they were in a rush, it's because they have been on assignment for two weeks tackling the Russell's Camp,....

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