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California National Guard trains to battle wildfires

Cal Guard troops train up and head out to fight raging wildfires

California National Guard soldiers receive instruction from CAL FIRE firefighters during crew training at Camp Roberts, Calif., Sept. 7, 2017. The troops headed out to the Salmon-August Complex Fire near Etna, Calif., the Mission Fire, near Oakhurst, Calif., and wherever else needed. More National Guard activity is expected Oct. 10, 2017, to combat fires that are ravaging California’s wine country and elsewhere. California Army National Guard photo by Capt. Jason Sweeney

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