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Australia, New Zealand firefighters head home after 30 days battling Oregon wildfires

KCBY Coos Bay

Sep 14, 2026

Australia, New Zealand firefighters head home after 30 days battling Oregon wildfires

A group of firefighters from New Zealand and Australia is heading home after nearly a month helping fight wildfires near Mount Hood.Oregon forestry officials sa

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Australia, New Zealand firefighters head home after 30 days battling Oregon wildfires

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