Border Patrol arrests firefighters amid wildfire response in Washington
TL;DR
A firefighter from Oregon involved in battling a wildfire in Washington was detained by U.S. Border Patrol while on duty, with his whereabouts currently unknown, sparking political criticism and concerns over the circumstances of his arrest.
- Firefighter from Oregon detained by Border Patrol while fighting wildfire Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
- Democrats seek ‘immediate answers’ after reported arrests of firefighters by US border agents The Guardian
- Washington Governor Criticizes Border Patrol Arrests at Wildfire Site The New York Times
- 2 firefighters arrested by Border Patrol at Washington’s Bear Gulch Fire KUOW
- Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire The Seattle Times
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