US Military joins fight against wildfires on West Coast

The U.S. Military is now joining the firefighting efforts on the West Coast, where seven states continue to deal with raging wildfires, for the first time in nearly a decade.

Fire crews are stretched thin as they work hard to contain the fast-moving wildfires.

There are 95 currently burning throughout the western region and now 200 active duty soldiers will be on the front lines fighting a new enemy.

The training gets underway Wednesday and by the weekend, they will be ready to suit up.

There is relief in Washington for one homeowner. "Our state resources stretched so thin, so it's just up to us to defend our own property," he said.

In Chelan, Washington, crews have been dealing with other challenges. "Steep terrain, a lot of rocks coming down off the hillside, rolling logs on fire," a fire crew member said.

There are 30,000 firefighters in all, pulling their resources to prevent more homes and buildings from being destroyed.

Officials say the fire danger remains with warm weather and dry conditions, so much so that one Oregon cabin was seen wrapped in foil to try and deflect the heat and keep it safe.

Cal Fire confirms they're also getting big help. Four tactical planes that were getting checked out are back in action Tuesday.

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