CALEXICO – Early Wednesday morning, August 6, the Calexico Fire Department deployed a Type 3 Brush Engine to support firefighting efforts at the growing Rosa Fire in Riverside County. The team joined forces with units from Holtville Fire and Imperial County Fire as part of a coordinated response to the fast-moving wildfire.

According to the Calexico Fire Department (CFD), the Rosa Fire had scorched approximately 1,700 acres by Wednesday and was 21% contained. Upon arriving at the scene, Calexico’s crew was immediately assigned to the fireline, joining the frontlines in efforts to slow the fire’s advance.

“Depending on fire behavior and the progress of suppression efforts, the Task Force could be deployed for up to 14 days,” CFD said in a statement. “However, if containment continues at t

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