Ferguson Fire Incident, Brian Hughes Fatality

Brian Hughes

These reports address the accident which occurred on July 29, 2018 when Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot, Brian Hughes, was fatally struck by a falling tree while assigned to the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest near Yosemite National Park in California.

National Park Service Releases Serious Accident Investigation and Corrective Action Plan in Arrowhead Hotshot Brian Hughes Fatality
News release from the NPS Division of Fire and Aviation announcing release of the serious accident investigation report and corrective action plan for the fatality of Captain Brian Hughes on the Ferguson Fire.

Corrective Action Plan - Brian Hughes Fatality

Serious Accident Investigation Report - Ferguson Fire - Brian Hughes

United States Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notification

72-Hour Expanded Report

24-Hour Report

Firefighter from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Killed on Ferguson Fire
News release from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park regarding death of Brian Hughes on the Ferguson Fire in California on July 29, 2018