Firefighter dies while fighting wildfire

Firefighter dies while fighting wildfire

A firefighter died after being hurt while battling a wildfire, federal officials said.

Firefighter battling Austin Fire in Oregon dies from injuries

A wildland firefighter died after being injured Sept. 9 while fighting the Austin Fire in Mount Hood National Forest.

Firefighter dies after being injured battling Austin Fire

A wildland firefighter who was injured Wednesday while battling the Austin Fire in the Mount Hood National Forest has died, according to officials with the U.S. Forest Service.

Firefighter dies while fighting Oregon wildfire

A firefighter died after suffering injuries while battling the Austin Fire in the Mount Hood National Forest, officials said.

Firefighter dies after being injured battling Austin Fire in Mt. Hood Natl. Forest

A wildland firefighter died in the hospital after being injured Wednesday while fighting the Austin Fire burning in the Mount Hood National Forest.

Wildland Firefighter Dies After Being Injured Fighting Austin Fire in Oregon

MOUNT HOOD, Ore. (Sep. 11, 2026) — A contract wildland firefighter died at a hospital after being injured Wednesday while fighting the Austin Fire in the Mount Hood National Forest, officials said. The firefighter was injured while actively engaged in suppression efforts on the fire, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Crews immediately began providing…