Forest Ranger Killed In NY Wild Fire: Officials

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — A forest ranger was killed Saturday in a wild fire burning in the Hudson Valley near Shore Road, officials said.

A tree fell on the ranger, killing him, Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue wrote in a Facebook post.

The ranger’s death happened in Greenwood Lake, the Plattekill Fire Department said.

First responders are battling wildfires in New York and New Jersey, including 2,000 acres burning near Greenwood Lake Turnpike and East Shore Road near West Milford, N.J. and in Orange County, according to the Warwick Advertiser.

CPR was performed on the ranger, who was airlifted to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the Mid Hudson News reported.

“Our heartfelt condolences to our comrade and his family. We find solace in the profound impact of their service,” PFD wrote in a Facebook post. “Your selfless dedication will forever inspire us. Your legacy will live on, illuminating the path for others.”