One week after wildfire training, Freeport firefighters face the real thing @WMTW

One week after wildfire training, Freeport firefighters face the real thing @WMTW

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

Two different wildfires catching in Freeport escalated, requiring assistance from nearby towns

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One week after wildfire training, Freeport firefighters face the real thing