Oregon's strike teams are returning home after assisting with Southern California wildfires, with 17 out of 21 teams set to leave. The largest deployment in state history aided in wildfire containment efforts.

After a two-week battle with the deadly wildfires burning in the greater Los Angeles area, Oregon’s firefighters are returning home.

Fire officials from both states say no engines were prevented from entering California and none of the vehicles underwent any emissions testing.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Oregon firefighters who journeyed to Los Angeles to assist with the response to the devastating wildfires that began earlier in January are headed home after a two-week deployment.

Everyone from Governor Gavin Newsom to fire officials in California and Oregon have been fighting online misinformation about the wildfires.

Two weeks after being sent to Southern California to deal with the Los Angeles fires, 17 of Oregon's 21 strike teams are heading home.

Crews from neighboring states are helping California fight the Los Angeles area fires, and officials say regulations are not holding them up.

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning visited five-star quarterback recruit Ryder Lyons. Oregon is a major contender to land Lyon's commitment, along with BYU, USC and Ole Miss. Lyons wants to commit early in the recruiting cycle.

California’s firefighting agency did not reject firetrucks sent from Oregon to help with the Los Angeles fires, contrary to online posts saying the vehicles were not deployed because they didn’t meet California’s strict emissions standards.

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