Blaze Burns Over Fire Crew; Major Injuries Prevented By Use Of Protective Blankets

Suddenly trapped by flames, more than 50 firefighters battling a wildfire in Alameda County this weekend survived by staying put -- covering themselves with rarely used fire tents that they keep on their waistbands as a last resort, a fire official said Sunday.
Sept. 2, 2003
Suddenly trapped by flames, more than 50 firefighters battling a wildfire in Alameda County this weekend survived by staying put -- covering themselves with rarely used fire tents that they keep on their waistbands as a last resort, a fire official said Sunday.
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