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Charles Vaught works as a sawyer with the Highlands 20, an initial attack wildland firefighter handcrew based in Loomis, Washington. After self publishing a book about the experience, Vaught will tour the Pacific Northwest to share his story. (Photo courtesy of Charles Vaught)

Charles Vaught works as a sawyer with the Highlands 20, an initial attack wildland firefighter handcrew based in Loomis, Washington. After self publishing a book about the experience, Vaught will tour the Pacific Northwest to share his story. (Photo courtesy of Charles Vaught)

January 31, 2020

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Author shares searing story of wildland firefighters
January 31, 2020 midnight

Author shares searing story of wildland firefighters

COEUR d’ALENE — Wildland firefighting books tend to either paint a hero’s story or focus on a tragedy. Charles Vaught believes the real story is both more complicated and more entertaining.