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Turkey earthquake: London firefighters reunite mother and baby

A team of 77 search-and-rescue specialists from 14 fire services in the UK travelled to Turkey to help with the rescue effort.

London Fire Brigade's David O'Neill was the deployment commander for the UK International Search & Rescue team in Turkey.

The disaster in southern Turkey and northern Syria has killed more than 5,000 people.

17 February 2023

London Fire Brigade

Turkey–Syria earthquakes 2023

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