Two firefighters fighting the Bear Gulch wildfire in Washington state were arrested by Border Patrol agents, prompting widespread condemnation from lawmakers and advocates. The arrests occurred while the firefighters were actively combating the blaze, leading to heightened fears among wildfire crews about immigration enforcement operations during critical emergency responses. The detained firefighters, who had been seeking legal status for years, are now held in an ICE detention center, raising concerns about the impact of immigration policies on emergency service workers. Lawmakers from both parties have demanded answers regarding the arrest, criticizing the timing and nature of the enforcement actions, with some labeling the situation as fundamentally unjust. Governor of Washington, among other officials, called for transparency and condemned the federal immigration policy, highlighting the need for reforms that align with public safety and protection of firefighters.