BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Four firefighters have been released from the hospital and a fifth remains in a burn center after a Montana wildfire overran them last week. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spokesperson said the firefighter still being treated sustained the most severe burns of agency personnel involved in the accident. Officials say the firefighter is making good progress. Swirling winds unexpectedly blew the blaze back on the firefighters Thursday. Meanwhile, health officials say people need to protect themselves from smoke pollution as the air quality reaches unhealthy levels in large parts of the state. Record-breaking heat is forecast for Tuesday in parts of Montana and Wyoming.
1 of 5 hurt firefighters still hospitalized in smoky Montana
Jul 27, 2021 | 7:13 AM
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