One hundred firefighters from Guadalajara, Mexico, have joined the ongoing effort to contain the unprecedented West Coast wildfires.
The firefighters, hailing from the Comisión Nacional Forestal (CONAFOR), were met by U.S. Forest Service officials at San Bernardino International Airport on Sept. 23 after responding to a call for assistance from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The two groups exchanged warm introductions and gifts before heading out for a day of orientation and intensive training.
