Indians Fire Entrapment 2008

At approximately 1615 hours while supporting a firing operation on the Indians Fire on the Los Padres National Forest, Engine­ 71 was involved in a localized fire blow­up. A cyclonic fire wind event caused four members of Engine­ 71 to be overcome by the fire. The radiant heat caused the burns to the firefighters. Initially, the firefighters were treated at the ICP medical unit. Two were sent to a local hospital for further treatment. The most serious burn victim was flown to Valley Burn Center in Santa Clara. A fourth firefighter did not initially seek treatment. After further consideration, this fourth firefighter chose to see a physician. This firefighter and the two others were also referred to the Fresno Burn Center for further examination.

Medevac, Fire Behavior, Burn Injury, Engines, Entrapment