Tiller, Oregon, USA, 05.08.2002; A wildfire is only 10 percent contained in the Tiller area of Oregon. 4,8 million acres have succumbed to the flames so far in the US in the 2002 season. Amanda (26) is a "hot shot", a wildfire firefighter who works at the frontline. Hotshots and smoke jumpers have the most dangerous jobs, trying to contain and control the fire by cutting or burning off fuel on the ground. They are in good physical condition and have to be able to take care of...
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Tiller, Oregon, USA, 05.08.2002; A wildfire is only 10 percent contained in the Tiller area of Oregon. 4,8 million acres have succumbed to the flames so far in the US in the 2002 season. Amanda (26) is a "hot shot", a wildfire firefighter who works at the frontline. Hotshots and smoke jumpers have the most dangerous jobs, trying to contain and control the fire by cutting or burning off fuel on the ground. They are in good physical condition and have to be able to take care of themselves in case they get trapped by the unpredictable fires.
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