Federal Wildlife Officer From Scio, OR Dies Helping Family Evacuate From Fire in Oklahoma
The fire destroyed at least five structures and injured at least three people as officials said the cause remains under investigation.
- On Sunday, officials announced that federal wildlife officer David Taylor of Scio, Oregon, died while helping residents evacuate from the Railroad South Fire near Indiahoma, Oklahoma. Taylor, 38, served with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- The Railroad South Fire, which began Saturday, burned 515 acres and destroyed five homes. Taylor was assisting local emergency crews by going door-to-door when he lost contact with dispatch.
- Evidence recovered from a structure where Taylor was working indicates he died during the evacuation effort. Before his federal wildlife role, Taylor served a 20-year military career in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve.
- Comanche County and Lawton Emergency Management officials confirmed the wildfire was under control by Sunday, and evacuation orders have been lifted. Federal agencies are coordinating support for Taylor's family and coworkers.
- While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge stated, "Everything we know about David's actions reflects extraordinary courage, selflessness and devotion to duty." Formal identification remains pending.
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