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Minnesota Firefighter Laid to Rest After Dying in the Line of Duty
Minnesota honors 26-year-old firefighter Isabella Oscarson who died after being struck by a falling tree during a prescribed burn in Idaho, highlighting wildfire risks.
- On Friday, September 26, Isabella Oscarson, a 26-year-old firefighter, was fatally injured by a falling tree while assisting with a controlled burn in a national forest located in northern Idaho.
- In March of this year, Oscarson began working a seasonal position as a firefighter with Idaho’s Department of Lands, after completing her training and gaining experience in Minnesota.
- Family, friends, and first responders honored her life at a funeral in St. Anthony, Minnesota, and with a Wednesday procession in Idaho.
- Governor Tim Walz ordered flags to be flown at half-staff and commended Oscarson for her bravery, dedication, and compassion, noting her positive influence reached people in Minnesota, Idaho, and other places.
- Oscarson is survived by her partner, parents, and three siblings, and is remembered as a dedicated firefighter who will be sorely missed.
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Minnesota firefighter laid to rest after dying in the line of duty
Isabella Oscarson was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 26, after being struck by a falling tree while helping the U.S. Forest Service on a prescribed burn.
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