PHOTOS: A firefighter was rescued and airlifted to a hospital after they were injured while working on the Forsyth Fire in Pine Valley. The firefighter was injured in a fall and short-hauled off the mountain by a helicopter, according to Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue officials. The injured first responder was taken to a landing zone where medical teams stabilized them and transported the firefighter to St. George Regional Hospital using another helicopter.
Officials did not provide details on the nature of their injuries or the cause of the fall, but said the firefighter “is expected to make a full recovery.” “We’re proud of these teams battling heat, dry brush, and tough terrain during this active fire season,” Dammeron officials said. Fire and rescue officials reminded the public to take precautions to avoid being the cause of another wildfire.
While the Forsyth Fire was caused by lightning, many of Utah’s fires are preventable. They reminded the public to clear flammable debris from around your residence and fully extinguish all campfires and grills. “Let’s all do our part to mitigate the risks wherever we can,” they said. The Forsyth Fire has burned over 15,600 acres since it was first discovered nearly a month ago. The destructive wildfire destroyed more than a dozen homes in Pine Valley at its start and is currently 72% contained.
