Governor Ivey orders flags to half-staff for U.S. Wildland Fire Service Firefighter Sydney

Governor Kay Ivey authorizes flags to be flown at half-staff on July 7, 2026, to honor U.S. Wildland Fire Service Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson, who lost her life while battling a wildfire.

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Governor Kay Ivey authorizes flags to be flown at half-staff on July 7, 2026, to honor U.S. Wildland Fire Service Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson, who lost her life while battling a wildfire.

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Last reviewed August 16, 2026