Grant West

On the morning of Saturday October 2, 2004, staff from Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park began implementation of a prescribed burn in the Grant Grove area. The Grant West prescribed burn was part of larger effort to reduce risks from wildfire, protect resources and reintroduce fire as a critical part of the landscape. During the seemingly common task of sizing up a burning snag and relocating a hose lay, Daniel Holmes, a member of the Arrowhead Hotshots, was struck and killed by a burning top from a tree. Dan was 26 years old. Studying the events of the accident and the stories of grief, resilience and recovery allows us to gain wisdom from his sacrifice. Visit the
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