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Walker Fire Ash Pit Burn Injury 2019

  • Incident Information:

    Walker_Fire_Ash_Pit_Burn_Injury_(2019)

  • Location:

    California

  • Date:

    09/04/2019

  • Incident Type:

    Burn Injury

  • Description:

    A Palomar Hotshot Crewmember fell into an ash pit on the Walker Fire on the Plumas National Forest. U.S. Forest Service EMTs assisted and the Firefighter was taken to a local clinic. The Firefighter, diagnosed with burn injuries to arms and legs, was released with a referral to a Burn Unit.

    Hand Crews, Medical Emergency, Burn Injury

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