4 firefighters battling wildfire in Sequoia National Forest hurt after tree falls on them – KCRA Sacramento
FOR ABOUT 15 MILES FROM HUNTINGTON BEACH TO LAGUNA BEACH AND FISHERIES ARE CLOSED FOR A MUCH LONGER STRETCH OF THE ASCOTLE.IN WE HAVE AN UPDATE ON THE STORY WE TOLD YOU ABOUT EARLIER. WE KNOW THAT FOUR PEOPLE WORKING ON A FIRE IN THE SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK WERE HOSPITALIZED AFTER BEING HIT BY A FULL ENTRY. OFFICIALS ARE SAYING THAT ALL FOUR WERE TRANSPORTED BYIR A TO AREA HOSPITALS WITH SE
4 firefighters battling wildfire in Sequoia National Forest hurt after tree falls on them
Updated: 10:49 PM PDT Oct 7, 2021
KCRA Staff
Four firefighters battling a wildfire in Sequoia National Park were injured Thursday after a tree fell on them, according to the U.S. National Forest Service.The four firefighters were airlifted to area hospitals and are receiving medical care, the forest service said in a release."Thankfully, while the injuries are serious, they are in stable condition, and we are grateful," the forest service said.The KNP Complex formed from two other fires that merged together, the Colony Fire and Paradise Fire on Sept. 10. The day before, a significant lightning storm moved through the area, the forest service said.As of Thursday evening, the KNP Complex burned at least 85,952 acres and is 11% contained, the forest service said.There are evacuations in place for the fire. You can find them here.
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. —
Four firefighters battling a wildfire in Sequoia National Park were injured Thursday after a tree fell on them, according to the U.S. National Forest Service.
The four firefighters were airlifted to area hospitals and are receiving medical care, the forest service said in a release.
"Thankfully, while the injuries are serious, they are in stable condition, and we are grateful," the forest service said.
The KNP Complex formed from two other fires that merged together, the Colony Fire and Paradise Fire on Sept. 10. The day before, a significant lightning storm moved through the area, the forest service said.
As of Thursday evening, the KNP Complex burned at least 85,952 acres and is 11% contained, the forest service said.
There are evacuations in place for the fire. You can find them here.
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