A group with the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise asked for help from the Department of Defense on Saturday.
It requested 200 active-duty U.S. Army soldiers to assist in wildfire suppression efforts in Northern California.
The soldiers, along with command and support staff, will train starting today. Following training, they will serve as hand crews on the fire line.
The request was made at Boise’s National Interagency Fire Center where they coordinate and mobilizes response resources across the country.
