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Plano firefighter helps battle brush fire while on vacation in Mexico
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Alanna Quillen , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· June 30, 2026
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Key points For more on this story, readers can refer to the original report from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Captain Chris Patterson, a longtime member of Plano Fire Rescue, was driving back to his condo in Cabo San Lucas when he came across the scene.
A Plano firefighter's vacation in Mexico took an unexpected turn when he encountered a brush fire. Captain Chris Patterson, a longtime member of Plano Fire Rescue, was driving back to his condo in Cabo San Lucas when he came across the scene.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that Patterson noticed a smoky field and a man stomping around in it. Further information about the brush fire and Patterson's involvement can be found through news outlets.
For more on this story, readers can refer to the original report from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: safety Published: June 30, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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