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Virginia Task Force 1 welcomed home after deployment for earthquake in Colombia

The 10-person team helped assess buildings and support rescue efforts after the 7.4 magnitude quake that killed more than 300 people, officials said.

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Members of Virginia Task Force 1 returned home following an international deployment to assist in the aftermath of a magnitude-7.4 earthquake in Colombia.

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Fairfax County firefighters come home after assisting Colombia earthquake victims

Ten Fairfax County firefighters who are part of Virginia Task Force 1 returned late Thursday from helping coordinate the rescue effort after the devastating earthquake in Colombia.

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Virginia Task Force 1 welcomed home after deployment for earthquake in Colombia

Members of Virginia Task Force 1 returned home following an international deployment to assist in the aftermath of a magnitude-7.4 earthquake in Colombia.

·Washington, United States
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