Middle Fork Complex Firefighter Fatality

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Firefighter loses life battling Middle Fork Complex (Photo) - 08/23/21
On Monday August 23rd 2021, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office was advised of an incident involving a firefighter working the Gales fire within the Middle Fork Complex. The firefighter was killed in an accident.
Just had this pop up on another sire. RIP
Lane County Sheriff’s deputies along with partners from numerous other agencies are on scene and conducting an active investigation. No other firefighters or personnel are reported to have been injured during this incident.

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is working right now to notify the victim’s family. Additional details will be released tomorrow as they become available.

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A little more info on the tragic death in Oregon, with no agency info or identifying information on the fallen brother…

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RIP brother, prayers and condolences to the family and friends.

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Local news reports suggest he was struck by a snag. My respect and condolences.

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May the family and friends find some level of peace and comfort in this terrible time.

Mile High Bar.

“Different shirts, different hats, different badges however we’re still and will forever be, one family”

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