Oregon couple pretending to be firefighters arrested near Los Angeles wildfires

LOS ANGELES, CA (KPTV / AZFamily) — An Oregon couple faces charges for allegedly impersonating firefighters and trying to enter an evacuation zone in California on Friday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies allegedly confronted Dustin and Jennifer Nehl after noticing the firetruck they were driving looked suspicious.

The two claimed to be from the Roaring River Fire Department in Oregon, which does not exist.

Deputies said they determined the firetruck was bought at auction. The truck was impounded and the two suspects are facing numerous charges.

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