Fatal Crash
Firefighter Dies in Firetruck Incident Near Raft River

Incident record
November 2, 2026
7:00 p.m.
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Raft River, Cassia County, ID
Idaho
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
Cassia County Sheriff's Office
Report body
A firefighter died Monday evening in an incident involving a firetruck near Raft River in Cassia County, according to KMVT.
The incident occurred around 7 p.m. local time on November 2, resulting in one fatality. Details regarding the circumstances of the incident, including what the firetruck was responding to and how the fatality occurred, have not yet been released.
No additional injuries have been confirmed at this time, and the exact number of vehicles involved has not been disclosed. The identity of the firefighter has not been made public.
Raft River is a small, unincorporated community in rural Cassia County, Idaho. No further information about the location of the incident, such as a specific roadway or intersection, has been provided.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the incident.
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