Grand Junction firefighters deployed to support firefighting efforts in Beaumont, Calif.

By Aiga Petelo | KKCO-TV 11 News

The Grand Junction Fire Department’s Wildland Fire Team is preparing to assist in the ongoing efforts to combat wildfires in California.

A four-person crew and a Type 3 Wildland Engine will depart from Grand Junction on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 7:00 a.m.

The crew will join a five-engine strike team composed of units from neighboring states and will report to Beaumont, California.

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