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Federal Agents Arrest Firefighters Amid Ongoing Bear Gulch Blaze

8/28/2025

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Federal agents arrested two firefighters during the Bear Gulch fire on August 27, 2025, in Washington.
The reason for their arrest remains unclear, with no comments from federal agencies.
The fire has consumed nearly 9,000 acres and is only 13% contained, raising concerns about federal enforcement policies at disaster sites.

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Federal agents arrested two firefighters during the Bear Gulch fire on August 27, 2025, in Washington.
The reason for their arrest remains unclear, with no comments from federal agencies.
The fire has consumed nearly 9,000 acres and is only 13% contained, raising concerns about federal enforcement policies at disaster sites.