Scorpio Fire Entrapment 2006

On June 30, 2006, two firefighters from the BLM Salt Lake Helitack Crew were entrapped while conducting burnout operations on the Scorpio Fire in the Hog Up Mountains, Box Elder County, Utah. The incident occurred when downdraft winds from a thunder storm caused the Scorpio Fire to become erratic and extreme, cutting them off from their escape routes and safety zone. One member of the crew felt it necessary to deploy his shelter for protection. The other crew member sought refuge from the smoke and embers in a wash. The crewmember who deployed his shelter was treated for a second degree bum on his left elbow.

Helicopters, Firing, Fire Shelter Deployment, Initial Attack, Burn Injury, Entrapment