Clovis firefighters sent to help battle large wildfire in Northern California

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Firefighters battling the Dixie Fire in Northern California are getting some help from the Central Valley.

On Tuesday, the Clovis Fire Department deployed Brush Engine 40 as part of a Fresno County strike team.
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The department also has two EMT crews responding to the wildfire. They are currently on day five of their deployment.
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The Dixie Fire is burning in Butte and Plumas counties. It's burned more than 85,000 acres and is currently 15% contained.