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How do firefighters work?
When a large fire, such as the one at the Grand Burstin hotel, occurs, multiple fire engines and crews are dispatched. These teams work together to contain the blaze, rescue anyone trapped, and prevent it from spreading. The presence of 26 fire engines at the Folkestone incident shows the scale of resources needed for significant emergencies.
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