Matt Quinn was a correspondent for WFAA-TV in Texas. He was one of the victims killed in a series of Texas wildfires that swept the state in April 2009. The fires encroached on Quinn's home on April 9, 2009, killing both he and his wife Cathy. His son, Chris, was severely burned and transported to a Dallas hospital for treatment.
Quinn reported for WFAA-TV since 1980 and hosted "Matt Quinn's Chronicles" for the station.WFAA.com: Fires Engulf Hundred of acres (April 10, 2009)
2009 Texas Wildfires
In April 2009 wildfires burned through Texas and Oklahoma killing at least three people in their paths. Due to high winds and dry conditions, the fires were not just isolated to Montague County, but sprung up in the areas of Forth worth and Amarillo as well.
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Occupation
Reporter for WFAA-TV
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Hosted
"Matt Quinn Chronicles"
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Wife
Cathy Quinn
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Son
Chris Quinn
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Chris Quinn taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital
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Resided in Montague County, Texas
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Montague is 80 away from Texas
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Counties hit by the fires
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Fires also broke out in Oklahoma
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