Klamath Tribes Firefighters Assist with Wildfires in Los Angeles

January 22, 2025

Firefighters from the Klamath Tribes are assisting with wildfires in Los Angeles, offering their expertise in urban fire settings. While the challenges differ from those in Northern California and Oregon, the Klamath Tribes are reciprocating support received during their own 2024 wildfires. Wildland Fire Program Manager Tim Sexton emphasizes the importance of helping communities in need, strengthening bonds between firefighting crews across regions of wildfires. Wildland Fire Program Manager Tim Sexton emphasizes the importance of helping communities in need, and strengthening bonds between firefighting crews across regions.

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