Jones Hole Medical Fatality 1950

An early morning lightning storm on July 20, 1950, ignited the Jones Hole Fire in Dinosaur National Monument, Utah. The first firefighter on scene was Fire Control Aide Theadore McCarrel who began constructing fireline at 0715. After constructing multiple handlines alone, McCarrel brought the fire into containment at 1600. Later that afternoon, he was relieved on the line by additional resources. The fire was successfully controlled and mopped-up at a final size of 18 acres. Due to his overexertion during his solitary effort during initial attack, McCarrel subsequently became ill and passed away on August 2, 1950. 

Medical or Exertion or Heat, Fatality, Initial Attack