Lost Lake Fire Bee Sting Infection 2022

On May 27, 2022 the morning briefing on the Lost Lake Fire, Arizona, began at 0600 in the shade of flowering eucalyptus trees. This particular morning thousands of bees were very active and a water tender crew member (FF1) was stung on the right middle finger. Although allergic to bees, FF1 had been stung on the hand years ago and experienced only localized tenderness with minimal swelling. The following day, an increasing reaction to the sting caused FF1 to go to a medical facility where the severity of his injury was diagnosed and treated.

Animals or Insects, RLS