Forest fire fighter deaths in a single fire due to the fire itself in double digits occur, but rarely. This total of 19 is the largest since before 1949.
1949 Montana Helena NF 13 deaths
1953 California Mendocino NF 15
1966 California Angeles NF 12
1994 Colorado Glenwood Springs 14
Yearly totals can be between 10- 30, but occur in 1s 2s or up to 8 at a time. It’s dangerous work.
Firefighting is always dangerous work..I have heard of firefighters dying in the line of duty but had never heard of a number that high, in one time..unreal..God Bless these brave men who battle these fires they are true heroes