International firefighting reinforcements arrive from Australia and New Zealand
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Quick Facts:
- The fire is currently 132,351 acres, 10% contained, with 1,987 personnel.
- Resources include: 75 engines, 47 crews, 118 heavy equipment, 26 water tenders and 4 helicopters.
Firing operations advanced in the Chiwawa drainage and will persist overnight. Ground teams secured anchor points along the Chiwawa River Road to push south and halt southwestern fire expansion. Domke Lake structure protection concluded, with operations shifting to Lucerne tomorrow.
International reinforcements, including 90 personnel from Australia and New Zealand, arrived to support front-line divisions. Their engine crews, handcrews and experienced leaders will bolster operations across the landscape.
