A crew of Georgia firefighters has headed west to help with what is expected to be a difficult wildfire season.
The 21-person crew of firefighters from the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests traveled to the Rocky Mountains, where they will help local crews respond to fire outbreaks in the region of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado. According to the U.S. Forest Service, this is the first time the Chattahoochee-Oconee crew has been assigned to help with western fires.
“It’s an honor and privilege to come out West and support these local communities, and our Forest Service colleagues," crew leader Peter Myers said in a release. According to the Forest Service, conditions in Colorado could create a stronger than average wildfire season. They were described as "extremely dry, with little moisture and lightning expected in the coming days and weeks."