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Orlando firefighters receive hand-crafted quilts from people across the world

ORLANDO, Fla. — Communities from around the world continue to show their support for first responders who helped rescue and save lives during the Pulse nightclub mass shooting.

It’s been four months since 49 people were killed and 53 others were wounded inside the nightclub June 12.

The Orlando Fire Department tweeted out a photo of firefighters receiving quilts from people across the country. The hand-crafted quilts were donated to the firefighters and involve people from 23 different counties and 50 different states.

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Photos: Victims of Pulse nightclub