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Incident Information:
Attachment Size Bear Trap Fire Fatality 24 Hour.pdf (270.7 KB) 270.7 KB -
Location:
Minnesota -
Date:
08/11/2026 -
Incident Type:
Medical or Exertion -
Description:
An initial report regarding an emergency on the Bear Trap Fire indicated that a firefighter experienced shortness of breath and chest discomfort. An emergency medical response was initiated, and the individual was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where the individual subsequently died.
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