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17-year-old volunteer firefighter in ICU after head-on crash
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The firefighter, identified as Riggin Bliss, was traveling home from another job when the collision happened.
A 17-year-old volunteer firefighter is in the intensive care unit after being involved in a head-on crash. The incident occurred in Ariel, Washington. The firefighter, identified as Riggin Bliss, was traveling home from another job when the collision happened.
Local emergency responders received a page about the crash on their radio. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including comments from the fire chief, Nick Huesties. The circumstances surrounding the crash and the current condition of the firefighter are part of this additional information.
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Category: safety Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 17-year-old volunteer firefighter is in the intensive care unit after being involved in a head-on crash. The incident occurred in Ariel, Washington. The firefighter, identified as Riggin Bliss, was…
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