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57 New Zealand firefighters deploy to United States to fight north-west wildfires

A convoy of Kiwi firefighters and forestry experts is heading to the United States this week to assist with battling wildfires in the north-west.

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A group of 57 New Zealand firefighters, chainsaw crews and forestry experts is departing this week to help fight wildfires affecting America's north-west. The deployment represents a significant contribution of personnel and expertise to the ongoing wildfire crisis in the region.

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Kiwi firefighters head to US to help tackle unprecedented wildfires

A convoy of 57 firefighters, chainsaw crews and forestry experts depart this week to help their counterparts fight wildfires in America's north-west.

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