The U.S. Forest Service announced that a firefighter was killed in the line of duty Sunday afternoon, August 12, while working on the Steep Corner fire near Orofino, Idaho. The Lewiston Tribune reported that Rick Brazell, supervisor of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, said the firefighter was struck when one tree fell and crashed into another tree, causing it to fall in a domino effect. Anne Veseth, from Moscow, was killed while working on the Steep Corner fire near Orofino.
Veseth, 20, was a graduate of Moscow High School and a student at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston. This was her second season as a firefighter. Her older brother is also a wildland firefighter.
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest said the Clearwater Potlatch Timber Protective Association (CPTPA) stationed out of Orofino, Idaho was managing the suppression response on the fire. CPTPA is a local cooperative initial attack association responsible for fire suppression in the area. The Forest Service was cooperatively assisting in suppression of the fire.
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and coworkers.
It is a sad time when a wildland fighter is lost, my prays to the family
my heart and prayers for the family,lost son 4 years back on a helicopter fighting fire.its a tragedy, so sorry
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son Rick. May he Rest In Peace.
She was only 20 years old. How very sad. Thoughts and prayers for her family, friends and crew.
Condolences to the family.