Firefighter Death in Virginia Wildfire
A firefighter collapsed and died while battling a 3-acre wildfire in southwestern Virginia. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Key Points
- Firefighter James C. Ward collapsed and died while battling a wildfire in Scott County, Virginia.
- Ward was an experienced part-time firefighter who had worked with the agency since 1998.
- The cause of the fire is under investigation.