Officials identify Frijoles Fire crew member who died after medical emergency
Key Points:
- Randy Lupe, a 62-year-old wildland fire support crew member from the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona, died from a medical emergency while providing temporary support at the San Carlos camp.
- The U.S. Wildland Fire Service expressed profound sadness over Lupe's death, emphasizing the vital role of every crew member in firefighting efforts.
- The Interior Department is withholding additional medical details out of respect for Lupe’s family and is providing support to those affected by his passing.