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Soldiers Battle Little Giant Fire | Seattle News
Two hundred forty active-duty soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord are battling the raging Little Giant Fire in North Central Washington, working alongside civilian crews to protect over six thousand homes amid extreme terrain and blistering heat. Led by Colonel Chris Ellis—a proud Washington native and FEMA Region 10 coordinator—they’ve trained rigorously with smokejumpers and hotshots, mastering chainsaws, fire shelters, and brush-clearing under brutal conditions. Despite the physical toll and long days, Ellis sees this mission as both professional duty and personal honor, helping his…
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