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flag Wisconsin will honor fallen forester Adam Zirbel, killed by lightning, with half-staff flags on October 4.

flag Wisconsin flags will fly at half-staff on October 4, 2025, to honor Adam Zirbel, a 48-year-old DNR forester and wildland firefighter who died unexpectedly on September 22 while working in the New Fane Trail area. flag Governor Tony Evers issued Executive Order #276, citing Zirbel’s 24-year dedication to forest conservation, including reforestation, timber management, and disaster response. flag A native of Wisconsin, Zirbel was remembered for mentoring future foresters and serving on state incident teams. flag His death, linked to a lightning strike, is the first lightning-related fatality in the state since 2021. flag A memorial service is set for October 4 in DeForest and Middleton.

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