South Dakota firefighter seriously injured battling South F…

Vehicle Fire Crawford Nebraska in Crawford, Nebraska: A fundraiser has been launched for Interior Volunteer Fire Department Captain and Engine Boss John Jessen, who was seriously injured while battling the South Fork Fire near Crawford, Nebraska. Jessen suffered a severe break to his right leg along with significant damage to his knee on June 14. He was flown to Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and later transferred to Loveland, Colorado, where he remains hospitalized and has undergone several surgeries. The article is a fundraiser/coverage piece for the injured firefighter.