British firefighters to travel to US for 9/11 anniversary stair climb

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British firefighters to travel to US for 9/11 anniversary stair climb.

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A group of British firefighters from the northwest are preparing to travel to the US later this year to take part in the memorial stair climb marking 25 years since 9/11.Firefighters from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, as well as Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, will be joining colleagues from across the UK and Ireland for the memorial event in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 5.

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The group will climb the equivalent of 110 floors, the same as the height of the World Trade Center towers in New York, which saw thousands die after planes crashed into the towers.Some 343 firefighters were killed during the tragedy, with most being killed as the towers collapsed as they attempted to save as many lives as possible.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The 25th anniversary climb will take place at the Atlanta Braves stadium, where firefighters from across the US are expected to join their European counterparts.Some members of the families directly affected by the attacks are...

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