Border Patrol arrests two firefighters amid Washington wildfire
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
Two firefighters working on a Washington state wildfire were detained by Border Patrol agents for being in the U.S. illegally, sparking political outrage and concerns about the impact of immigration policies on firefighting efforts. The incident occurred during a multiagency investigation into the contractors they worked for, with the firefighters helping to combat the Bear Gulch Fire. Critics argue the arrests undermine community safety and firefighting efforts, while officials emphasize enforcement of immigration laws.
