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Hwy 1498 Fire Entrapment 2026

  • Incident Information:

    Attachment Size
    Hwy1498 Fire Entrapment 24-Hour.pdf (169.29 KB) 169.29 KB
    Hwy 1498 Fire Entrapment Incident Report.pdf (7.6 MB) 7.6 MB

  • Location:

    Kentucky

  • Date:

    03/29/2026

  • Incident Type:

    Entrapment

  • Description:

    On March 29, 2026, Kentucky Division of Forestry resources responded to an initial attack fire along Hwy 1498 in Floyd County, KY. Due to a wind shift during the construction of containment line, a crew's access to their designated safety zone was cut off. While attempting to jump the flames into the safety zone, one firefighter tripped and fell into the fire receiving significant burns. Another individual was also burned while trying to rescue the injured person.

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