PINE VALLEY, Utah, July 16, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue crews assisted in the transport of an injured firefighter who had fallen during the firefighting effort.
“Our team assisted in the rescue and transport of an injured firefighter who experienced a fall on the Forsyth Fire,” a DVFR news release says.
“The patient was short-hauled off the mountain to a designated landing zone. Medic teams stabilized the patient in the back of the ambulance before an additional helicopter was used for transport to St. George Regional Hospital.
“The patient is expected to make a full recovery.”
The Forsyth Fire, sparked by lightning on June 19, now stands at 15,682 acres and 81% contained. People assigned to the effort number 509.
Forsyth Fire tree struck by lighting. Photo: Forsyth Fire IA Incident Commander Chad Walker
“Today’s focus will be along the southern edge of the fire using aircraft and crews on the ground. Crews are making progress on the handline being constructed to increase containment along the south side of the fire in the Deer Flat area.
“The progress is slow due to difficult terrain and fuels. Crews will continue to work with Dixie Power while they restore electricity to summer residences in the Pine Valley Recreation area. Containment increased near Whipple Valley and on the southeast side near the 2020 Spirit Creek fire.”
Photo: Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue
During the past 24-hours there has been minimal fire growth despite the weather conditions, the release says.
“The fire area was under a Red Flag Warning Tuesday for low humidity and gusty southwest winds. Relative humidity will trend a little higher, remaining at or above 20% across the fire. Monsoon moisture could bring a chance of thunderstorms beginning Thursday and continuing through the weekend.”
Photo: Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue
Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue says its crews “are working around the clock—REMS, DVFR’s ambulance, and Brush 1351 are all deployed to the Forsyth Fire, while Brush 1361 is hard at work on the White Sage Fire in Arizona.
“We’re proud of these teams battling heat, dry brush, and tough terrain during this active fire season.”
DRFR recommends the following steps for everyone due to “Temperatures rising and conditions tinder dry”:
“Let’s all do our part to mitigate the risks wherever we can.”