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Firefighters Cross State Lines to Battle Hawk Fire | Sacramento News
An 18-member firefighting task force from Sacramento is racing to Nevada to battle the deadly Hawk Fire, which has already destroyed homes and displaced tens of thousands. Crews from Metro Fire, Cosumnes Fire, West Sacramento, and Modesto are deploying under mutual aid — a lifeline system that mobilizes resources across regions during emergencies. Residents describe harrowing escapes through thick smoke, with some fleeing on tractors as flames closed in. Firefighters face grueling 16-day assignments, away from families, in punishing conditions — with a second crew ready to step in if needed…
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