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Firefighter dies from medical emergency during New Mexico wildfire
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· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points : A medical emergency claimed the life of a 62-year-old firefighter on Sunday. The incident occurred while the crew was battling a large fire that has burned over 15,000 acres.
From Santa Fe, N.M.: A medical emergency claimed the life of a 62-year-old firefighter on Sunday. The firefighter was part of a crew assisting with wildfire suppression efforts. He was a member of the San Carlos Apache tribe and a temporary crewmember with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service.
The incident occurred while the crew was battling a large fire that has burned over 15,000 acres. The fire is reportedly 46% contained.
Further details about the incident are available, including a statement from officials expressing sadness over the loss of the firefighter.
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Category: safety Published: August 27, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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