Two firefighters assisting with the Bear Gulch Fire in Washington State were arrested by Border Patrol agents for being in the U.S. illegally, marking an unusual immigration enforcement action during a natural disaster. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management subsequently terminated contracts with their firefighting firms, prompting concerns from local officials and community leaders regarding safety and treatment of those fighting the blaze.
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