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Plano firefighter helps battle brush fire while on vacation in Mexico
By Alanna Quillen at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
What started as a relaxing vacation in Cabo San Lucas turned into a familiar scene for a longtime Plano firefighter.
Plano Fire Rescue Captain Chris Patterson was driving back to his condo while taking time off last week in Cabo when he noticed a man stomping around in a smoky field.
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Key takeaway Plano Fire Rescue Captain Chris Patterson was driving back to his condo while taking time off last week in Cabo when he noticed a man stomping around in a smoky field.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? What started as a relaxing vacation in Cabo San Lucas turned into a familiar scene for a longtime Plano firefighter.
Plano Fire Rescue Captain Chris Patterson was driving back to his condo while taking time off last week in Cabo when he noticed a man stomping around in a smoky field.
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