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Washington Firefighter Killed On Northern California Fire

REDDING, Calif. – National Park Service firefighter Andrew Palmer, 18, a firefighter with the Olympic National Park headquartered in Port Angeles, Wash. died while en route to Redding, Calif. this evening.  He was being transported by air for emergency treatment of multiple injuries.  Forest Service officials learned of the fatality at approximately 5:45 p.m.  Palmer was a firefighter assigned to the Iron Complex of fires on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.  The incident occurred on the southwest flank of the Eagle Fire late this afternoon.  A Critical Incident Management Stress team is being set-up to provide support to fellow firefighters who may need assistance dealing with the loss.  Next of kin have been notified.  An accident investigation board has been assembled by the Forest Service as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) into the tragic occurrence.  A fund will be established by the Wildland Firefighter Foundation in Andrew’s name.  The foundation is online at http://wffoundation.org and can be contacted by calling 877-336-2950.  More information will be released as it becomes available.