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Incident Information:
Attachment Size Las Tusas Fire Entrapment FLA_0.pdf (1.21 MB) 1.21 MB -
Location:
New Mexico -
Date:
05/10/2023 -
Incident Type:
Entrapment -
Description:
During initial attack of the Las Tusas fire in New Mexico in May 2023, a Forest Service engine crewmember received second degree radiant heat burns to the hand and ear. The engine also sustained exterior damage.
Entrapment, Burn Injury, Engines, Initial Attack, Structure Protection
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