News Pilot injured after plane fighting wildfires in Polk County crashes in Lake Livingston

A pilot is injured after a plane crashed in Lake Livingston Tuesday afternoon while responding to wildfires in Polk County.

The Fire Boss Single Engine Air Tanker/Scooper crashed around 5 p.m. after the Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to assist with the wildfires in the Corrigan, Texas area.

The Lone State State Incident Management team said the pilot was quickly rescued and taken to shore.

This is a developing story, continue to check back for more information.

At approximately 5:00 p.m. on August 9, a Fire Boss Single Engine Air Tanker/Scooper crashed in Lake Livingston while...

Posted by Lone Star State Incident Management Team - Texas A&M Forest Service on Tuesday, August 9, 2022

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