The Lolo Peak Fire began July 15 with a lightning strike. Witham is the second firefighter to die in western Montana this summer. He was a member of a private firefighting contractor. After a long shift, we were hiking back by the light of our headlamps when an old oak tree fell on us.
We managed to scatter and, miraculously, the only injury sustained was my broken finger. This is such a dangerous business and things can go horribly wrong in just seconds. Log in to leave a comment. Idyllwild Town Crier. Mentors influenced former PCWD general manager. Volunteers annually count birds in Audubon event.
The lone survivor from the man crew was year-old Brendan McDonough. He had been serving as a lookout, but soon the fire threatened to overtake his position. He was rescued by a member of the Blue Ridge Hotshots and the two along with other Blue Ridge Hotshots attempted to rescue the trapped Granite Mountain Hotshots but were forced back by the intense flames and heat of the fire.
Two events, one virtual and one on the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza, were held to remember the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who died seven years ago fighting the Yarnell Hill Wildfire.
The bell-ringing is a silent moment of reflection, and no public comments are planned. They also reported that on June 30, the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Learning and Tribute Center at the Prescott Gateway Mall plans to place a memorial wreath in remembrance of the fallen Hotshots, but there will be no formal ceremony. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website.
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