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Second person dies from injuries in wildfires

By Keith Darnay,

2 days ago

BISMARCK, ND ( KXNET ) — A second person has died from injuries sustained in the western wildfires near Ray over the weekend.

Authorities tell KX News that the individual, 47-year-old Edgar Coppersmith, Tioga, was flown to a hospital in Denver for treatment of burns and injuries. At this time, it’s not known exactly when he died.

More information is expected to be released shortly, authorities say.

Earlier on October 6, the William’s County Sheriff’s Office reported a 26-year-old man from South Africa died from injuries caused by the fires.

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To bad we don't have a Governor that didn't get the National Guard out to help!!! He is such a loser!!!!

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