Concow Fire Hit by Tree 2000

On Tuesday, September 19, 2000, a CDF engine company engaging in initial attack fire suppression activities was involved in an accident with a falling oak snag. During initial attack the fire captain on the engine recognized that several snags along the road just ahead of the engine posed a significant risk. The fire captain elected to walk, swamping in front of the engine. A firefighter was assigned to drive the engine. The fire captain had noticed a snag that had fallen across the road and had the firefighter driving the engine stop at what appeared to be a safe location. While the engine was stopped, a snag just above the road and the engine snapped, falling on a second firefighter and the engine. The firefighter sustained minor injuries from the tree, and the engine sustained moderate damage. 

Hit by Tree