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Dixie Fire COVID-19 Fatality 2021

  • Incident Information:

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    Dixie Fire COVID Fatality USFA Notification.pdf (70.49 KB) 70.49 KB

  • Location:

    California

  • Date:

    09/02/2021

  • Incident Type:

    Medical or Exertion

  • Description:

    While assigned to the Dixie Fire, Aug. 10-29, 2021, Assistant Fire Engine Operator Marcus Pacheco had close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual. He became ill and tested positive for the virus on Aug. 29, 2021. Assistant Fire Engine Operator Pacheco passed away due to complications from the virus on Sept. 2, 2021.

    Medical, Fatality

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