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One firefighter was killed and two others were injured when a weekend training exercise spiraled out of control in western North Carolina, according to investigators. It happened Saturday, June 14, ...

A volunteer firefighter was killed and two others injured during training in Buncombe County.Officials confirmed the crash ...

MONTREAT, N.C. — Buncombe County Officials says a firefighter is dead after an accident during a training exercise. Officials say the firefighter were with the Riceville Volunteer Fire Department.

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National Volunteer firefighter killed, 2 injured in training accident, NC officials say By Mark Price Updated June 16, 2025 2:41 PM ...

Officials say the firefighter were with the Riceville Volunteer Fire Department. They say members of the department were training in Montreat when an accident involving an ATV occurred.