Montana firefighter dies on the fire line in Lolo National Forest

  • Source: KULR-TV NBC 8
  • Published: 07/20/2017 12:00 AM

A firefighter has died while fighting a fire in the Lolo National Forest. According to a press release sent from Grayback Forestry, a 19-year-old and a Missoula resident was killed in the line while fighting a fire on the Seely Lake Ranger District. The Grayback Forestry employee was part of a 20-person attack crew. He was struck by a falling tree. His name is being withheld until his family has been notified. More information will be available following a media briefing at noon on Thursday.



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