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EXHIBIT 23.01
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference of our report dated July 14, 2000, included in this Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1999, into the Boots & Coots International Well
Control, Inc. previously filed Form S-3/A Registration Statement File No.
333-55733, and Forms S-8 Registration Statement File Nos. 333-56891 and
333-35207.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Houston, Texas
July 17, 2000
