The deployed Porter firefighters have been assigned to the Woolsey Fire in the Los Angeles area, and will be working as part of the TIFMAS Strike Team #4. CBS News is reporting that the Woolsey Fire has consumed 98,362 acres, 435 structures, and another 57,000 structures remain threatened. They also report that the fire is 52% contained and is to blame for 3 confirmed fatalities at the time of the article being written.
Today’s assignment began earlier this morning, where they began working a 24 hour shift on the fire line.
We will continue to update you all as we receive future updates. In the meantime, we ask for you to continue your thoughts and prayers for the crews involved with the fires and the local residents as they go through these trying times.
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