Family of fallen Tahoe wildland fire pilot announces memorial

Family of Christopher Andersen Announces Memorial Honoring Fallen Wildland Fire Pilot from Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 – The family of fallen firefighter and wildland fire pilot, Christopher Andersen, announced a memorial to honor and remember Chris, who was killed on August 7, 2026, while supporting wildland fire suppression efforts on the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah. Chris was a respected helicopter pilot and beloved member […]

Community invited to honor fallen firefighter from Lake Tahoe

The family of Christopher Andersen, a wildland firefighter and helicopter pilot killed while supporting firefighting efforts in Utah, will hold a memorial service Friday, Oct. 16, at Lake Tahoe Airport.

Family of fallen Tahoe wildland fire pilot announces memorial

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The family of fallen firefighter and wildland fire pilot, Christopher Andersen, announced a memorial to honor and remember Chris, who was killed on August 7, while supporting wildland fire suppression efforts on the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah. Chris was a respected helicopter pilot and beloved member of the wildland firefighting community. His loss has been deeply felt by his family, friends, colleagues, fellow pilots, f…