Haysi vice mayor dies during forest fire in Buchanan County

An investigation has been launched in Buchanan County after the death of a Virginia Department of Forestry worker killed while battling a wildfire.

Rocky Wood suffered fatal injuries Thursday night during operations in the Roseann community of Hurley.

Wood also served as Vice Mayor of Haysi and had been a first responder volunteer for the town since 2008.

(IMAGE: From Town of Haysi, Virginia / Official Facebook)