Australia and New Zealand fire personnel arriving in Boise to help fight US wildfires

Up to 250 fire specialists from Australia and New Zealand are arriving in Boise this week to help fight wildfires across the Western United States. The incoming fire specialists began arriving Tuesday, and will participate in orientation and national situation briefings Friday and Saturday at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, officials

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 444

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Up to 250 fire specialists from Australia and New Zealand are arriving in Boise this week to help fight wildfires across the Western United States.

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The incoming fire specialists began arriving Tuesday, and will participate in orientation and national situation briefings Friday and Saturday at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, officials with the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group …

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