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Soldiers praised for helping crews tackle wildfires

Soldiers praised for helping crews tackle wildfires
BBC UK Sunday 16 August 2026, 10:03 UTC 1 min read
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About 200 members of the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment have been involved in the operation.

About 200 members of the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment have been involved in the operation.
the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment (ORG)
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