A fourth wildland firefighter has died from injuries suffered in a burnover while battling the Knowles Fire near the Utah-Colorado border, federal officials announced Saturday.
Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died Friday, July 24, from burn injuries sustained June 27 during initial attack operations on the fire in western Colorado, the U.S. Department of the Interior said.
Matthews was assigned to the Rifle Helitack crew and was one of five firefighters overtaken by flames. Three colleagues — Emily Barker, 38, of Clinton Township, Michigan; Nick Hutcherson, 27, of Glendale, Arizona; and Sydney Watson, 27, of Warrior, Alabama — died at the scene. Matthews had been receiving medical care for his burns.
“This is another heartbreaking loss for our wildland fire family,” U.S. Wildland Fire Service Chief Brian Fennessy said in a statement. “We mourn the loss of Nate while continuing to grieve the deaths of Emily, Nick and Sydney. Our hearts are with their families, friends, crewmates and everyone impacted by this tragedy.”
A serious accident investigation team continues to review the circumstances of the incident. Information on memorial services for Matthews will be released later, officials said.
The Knowles Fire was part of a series of blazes along the Colorado-Utah border that later merged into the larger Snyder Fire complex.
BREAKING: Top 100 Transfer James Hays has commited to Arizona State! The former Georgia Bulldog RHP started 13 games this past season at Stetson and had a 4.73 ERA striking out 77 batters in 72.1 innings pitched. Huge pickup to the already loaded Sun Devil portal class.
Good morning from somewhere in West Virginia. Last night we broke our personal record for the cheapest hotel stay of the trip. We paid just $70 including taxes. Split between the three of us, that worked out to just $23.33 (20.33€) per person. 🙌
A massive digital board is being built beside the Lincoln Memorial for an undertaking unlike anything America has ever attempted.
For one month, it will display the name of every American who has died in service to our nation since the Civil War. One name after another. Hour after hour. Day after day.
There will be no speeches powerful enough to match what that screen will say in silence.
Every name represents a life given, a family forever changed, and a debt the rest of us can never fully repay.
Freedom has always carried a price. For one unforgettable month, America will watch that price pass before its eyes…one name at a time. 🇺🇸 AW
Switched it up and rode the 🚴♂️ 12 miles this morning. The smoke has subsided thankfully and looking forward to an awesome weekend. Y’all get it done this weekend - no excuses! ✅😎☀️
My 18 year old Grandson took an oath today to serve his country in the Marine Corps. He is the 4th generation to proudly serve. I could not be prouder!
Semper Fi!
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Yesterday, Naperville firefighters extinguished an attic fire that caused $100,000 in damage. Thankfully, the home was still habitable and there were no reported injuries. Read the media release here: https://t.co/BkwMC9fXIz
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Thanks for a great tour from Chicago Trading Company for our NV Finance kids! Great seeing a former NV alum working there too!! @neuquavalley@NVHSBusiness@ipsd204