North Idaho firefighters return home after California deployment
Northern Lakes firefighter Tyler Turrell is hugged by his sons, Brixton, Summit and Noxon, and greeted by his wife, Mariah Turrell, after being deployed to assist with firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County. Firefighters from North Idaho returned to the area Tuesday afternoon.
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The state flag of Idaho hangs from the back of a Northern Lakes Fire Protection District vehicle. The Northern Lakes crew of four returned from assisting during the Los Angeles County fires Tuesday afternoon.
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Northern Lakes firefighters were dispatched to support firefighting efforts related to the Palisades Fire as part of Task Force No. 5.
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Four North Idaho firefighters received a warm homecoming Tuesday after spending two weeks battling fires in Los Angeles, with Tyler Turrell's reunion with his sons, Doxon, Summit and Brixton, highlighting the emotional scene outside the Northern Lakes Fire Protection District station in Hayden.
The crew, consisting of Brad Belmont, Eric Sorenson, Josh Gernns and Turrell, faced one final challenge on their return journey when their engine developed driveline issues requiring repairs.
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