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Incident Information:
Attachment Size Bear Trap Fire Fatality 24 Hour.pdf (270.7 KB) 270.7 KB Bear Trap Fire Fatality 72 Hour.pdf (271.18 KB) 271.18 KB Bear Trap Fire Fatality USFA Notification.pdf (140.99 KB) 140.99 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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