All,
A Firefighter assigned to the July Lightning Fires near Ely (Minnesota) died Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Initial reports indicate the Firefighter was from Alaska.
The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team said the medical emergency happened around 1040 hours Tuesday, Aug. 11, involving an individual assigned to the wildfire response.
Fire personnel and emergency medical services responded, and the firefighter was taken to a medical facility for treatment.
The individual later died at the hospital.
The incident management team, working under the Superior National Forest and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, said additional information will be released when it is confirmed.
Our condolences to all those affected. Rest in peace.
Take care. Be careful. Pass it on.
BillyG
The Secret List 8/12/2026-0800 hours
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