When American firefighters arrived at Sydney International Airport earlier this month to help fight the wildfires in Australia, they were greeted with a standing ovation.
The fires there have killed at least 27 people and a billion animals, while thousands of homes have been destroyed. Four firefighters have died as well.
Dozens of American firefighters have gone over to help through a partnership agreement between Australia and the U.S. Department of the Interior.
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