On March 30, Virginia Department of Forestry firefighter James C. Ward died while battling a wildfire in Scott County.
Virginia Department of Forestry mourns the loss of firefighter James C. Ward, who died while battling a wildfire in Scott County on March 30. Ward collapsed on the scene and was taken to Holston Valley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. He had been a part-time firefighter with the department since 1998, and leaves behind a wife and son. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
March 31, 2024
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