We regret to pass on that 3 wildland Firefighters were killed in the Line of Duty last Sunday January 15 while fighting a fire in the commune of Vichuquén, Maule Region of Chile. An ongoing drought and variable winds led to extreme fire behavior when the accident occurred.
The Firefighters Who gave Their Lives Are:
-Firefighter Ricardo Salas, head of the Maqui 3 brigade.
-Firefighter Wilfredo Salgado, crew chief Maqui.
-Firefighter Sergio Faúndez, head of the second crew Maqui.
More details from WILDFIRE TODAY:
Our condolences to all those affected. RIP.
