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Location:
California -
Date:
06/16/2023 -
Incident Type:
Medical or Exertion -
Description:
While supporting holding operations on the Southfork Rx, Stanislaus National Forest in California, two 50’ x 50’ and multiple smaller spot fires ignited. Firefighters responded in heavy smoke with line construction and hose lays, and one firefighter suffered from smoke inhalation/carbon monoxide poisoning. An on-scene/assigned ambulance provided initial response and transport to the hospital. The firefighter remained in the hospital and was released on Monday, 6/19/23.
[This data was provided by the USFS Weekly Summary Report.]
Medical or Exertion or Heat, Prescribed Fire
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