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Senator Murray Demands Answers on Detained Firefighters Amid Wildfires

8/29/2025

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Senator Patty Murray seeks clarification from the Trump administration about the detention of two firefighters during wildfire efforts in Olympic National Forest.
The Bear Gulch fire, covering nearly 9,000 acres, is Washington's largest wildfire.
Murray condemned the administration's immigration policy as "immoral" and detrimental to firefighting operations.
Detained firefighters were reportedly not allowed to bid farewell to their colleagues.

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Senator Patty Murray seeks clarification from the Trump administration about the detention of two firefighters during wildfire efforts in Olympic National Forest.
The Bear Gulch fire, covering nearly 9,000 acres, is Washington's largest wildfire.
Murray condemned the administration's immigration policy as "immoral" and detrimental to firefighting operations.
Detained firefighters were reportedly not allowed to bid farewell to their colleagues.