ARIZONA (ABC4) — A firefighter was fighting on the Dragon Bravo Fire at the Grand Canyon, when he suffered a cardiac emergency and died.

Reportedly, a firefighter was actively involved in suppression repair on the Dragon Bravo Fire at the North Rim Entrance Station when he suffered a cardiac emergency. A line paramedic reportedly rendered medical assistance, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.

The Dragon Bravo Fire is the largest fire in the continental United States and has reached over 140,000 acres since starting in July. So far, it is 80% contained and 569 personnel have been assigned to the fire.

The firefighter has not been identified at this time. In a statement, the Southwest Area Incident Management Team said," Our hearts go out to his family and friends. The wildland

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