Name of deceased fire fighter released in Canterbury District

Location of incident: Ashburton

Incident type: Name of deceased fire fighter released

Early this morning in the Ashburton area, while fighting a fire, a rural fire fighter was struck by a falling branch from a tree, which resulted is his death.
The name has been released.
The Fire fighters name is Barry KEEN
The matter is under further investigation.

Ashburton Police

Issued By: Inspector John Doherty