US EditionOregon Firefighter Dies While Fighting Montana Wildfire
Ruben Gonzales Romero, a 60-year-old veteran firefighter with over 20 years of experience, died of a cardiac emergency while combating the 2,242-acre Bivens Creek Fire, officials said.
- Fire managers reported a firefighter died Sunday from a cardiac emergency while suppressing the Bivens Creek Fire in the Tobacco Root Mountains near Virginia City, Montana.
- An update from fire managers noted he had over 20 years of wildland firefighting experience and served as a sawyer on a Type 2 crew with TJ Contracting LLC, bringing joy and wisdom to crews.
- While fighting the fire, a firefighter collapsed during ground suppression and received aid, but a line paramedic's resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful and he died Sunday afternoon.
- Madison County Sheriff's Office is investigating the firefighter's death and will support those on the Bivens Creek and Cloudrest fires, while Gov. Greg Gianforte, Governor of Montana, and Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 6 offered condolences to the wildland fire community.
- Incident managers report the Bivens Creek Fire at 2,242 acres with 0% containment Sunday, and the Cloudrest Fire at 2,565 acres Monday amid ongoing smoke impacts.
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The fireman suffered a cardiac emergency during work on the Bivens Creek fire, which is still out of control.
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