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Firefighters in Controversy Over Symbol | Seattle News
Twelve Washington National Guard wildland firefighters are under scrutiny after snapping a photo at the Little Giant fire—where they’re seen gathered around a controversial flag with deep ties to white supremacy and hate crimes. The Rhodesian flag, once flown by a nation built on white minority rule, has been linked to racially motivated violence, including the Charleston church shooting. Though the firefighters’ faces are blurred, the flag’s presence has sparked outrage and an internal investigation. Officials are probing the context and intent behind the image, reminding us that even in…
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