Firefighter dies while fighting wildfire

MOUNT HOOD, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A firefighter died after being hurt while battling a wildfire in Oregon’s Mount Hood National Forest on Wednesday, federal officials said.

The firefighter was hurt Sept. 9 during suppression efforts on the Austin Fire, according to the U.S. Forest Service. First responders gave immediate medical aid and took the firefighter to an area hospital, where the firefighter died from their injuries.

Officials have not released the firefighter’s name or additional details about the death. The Forest Service said it is working with the firefighter’s family and the private contractor that employed the firefighter at the time.

An official investigation into the incident is underway.