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Minnesota wildfires: Flags at half-staff honor firefighter who died responding to Bear Trap Fire
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Katie Wermus , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the wildfires are available from local news sources, including FOX 9 KMSP.
A firefighter has died while responding to wildfires in northern Minnesota. The firefighter being honored is Leslie R. Washington. Flags across the state are currently flying at half-staff to pay tribute to Washington. This gesture is a sign of respect for the firefighter's service. Further details about the incident and the wildfires are available from local news sources, including FOX 9 KMSP.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A firefighter has died while responding to wildfires in northern Minnesota. The firefighter being honored is Leslie R. Washington. Flags across the state are currently flying at half-staff to pay…
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