Firetrucks could be seen dousing flames, while thick black smoke engulfed the devastated area.

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Firetrucks and ambulances flooded the area, as did vehicles with police in helmets.

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But municipalities don't balk at paying large sums for other purpose-built vehicles such as firetrucks and ambulances, countered Latorre, the Pennsylvania officer.

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Firetrucks and an ambulance were shrink-wrapped to protect them from construction.

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Several helicopters were there, along with firetrucks and ambulances.

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Our community loves and values its firefighters and it's a common sight to see residents, including myself, waving at the firetrucks and putting up 'Thank You' banners in shops and outside homes, or taking them boxes of doughnuts and iced teas and coffees.

BBC: JAN FOX, LA CRESCENTA, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER