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Tragedy in the Wilds: Remembering Sydney Watson | Charleston News
Tragedy struck the wildland firefighting community as 27-year-old Sydney Watson of Warrior, Alabama, lost her life during a deadly burnover incident while battling the Knowles Fire in Colorado. She was part of the Rifle Helitack crew, alongside fellow firefighters Emily Barker and Nick Hutcherson, who also perished in the same operation. Two others were injured. The merged Snyder Fire continues to burn, and communities are rallying to honor the fallen. Watson’s family will host a memorial service on July 7th at Highpoint Community Church, with fire departments joining in tribute. In lieu of…
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