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USDA Forest Service
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Headquarters
215 Melody Lane
Wenatchee, Washington 98801
Chief: Forest Supervisor Rebecca Heath
Firefighter Chris Seelye, under contract with the USDA Forest Service, suffered a medical emergency while battling the Wenatchee Complex Fire. Firefighter Seelye was treated by incident medical personnel and rushed to a nearby hospital, where he passed away later that evening.
Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify
fatality incident information.
Age: | |
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Rank: | Firefighter |
Classification: | Wildland Contract |
Incident Date: | Sep 17, 2012 |
Date of Death: | Sep 17, 2012 |
Cause of Death: | Stress/Overexertion |
Nature of Death: | Heart Attack |
Activity Type: | Support |
Emergency Duty: | Yes |
Duty Type: | On-Scene Fire |
Fixed Property Use: | Outdoor Property |