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L.A. firefighters return from Haiti

lacfd-in-haiti.jpgCalifornia Task Force 2 got a heroes welcome from friends and loved ones when the buses pulled into L.A. County Fire's urban search and rescue compound in Pacoima earlier today. Inspector Steve Zermeno said the team rescued at least nine people from collapsed buildings during 15 days in Port-au-Prince. More firefighters are heading to Haiti tomorrow.

Photo: Zev.lacounty.gov


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