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2 dead after helicopter crashes in Yosemite during Dome Fire operations
- On Sunday, a firefighting helicopter crashed near Mariposa, California, killing two crew members assigned to the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park.
- The Dome Fire has burned 3,047 acres since igniting last Tuesday near Wawona Dome, with nearly 500 personnel responding to the blaze.
- Firefighting contractor FlyPrecision confirmed the loss of two team members in a social media post, stating, "We are devastated by this loss and are struggling to find the words."
- The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into the crash, which the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Sunday.
- Rugged terrain and heavy smoke continue to challenge firefighting efforts as gusty winds carry embers, creating spot fires, though fire behavior is slowing in areas burned by the 2017 Empire Fire.
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In Yosemite Park - known for its waterfalls and imposing granite rocks - the fire brigade fights against a forest fire. Now there has been a bad incident during extinguishing work.
Two pilots lost their lives after their helicopter crashed in Yosemite National Park.
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Two pilots die in helicopter crash fighting California wildfire
By Andrew Hay Sept 21 (Reuters) - Two pilots died when their helicopter crashed on Sunday afternoon while dropping water on a wildfire in California's Yosemite National Park, authorities said on Monday. Greg King, with contract firm Precision, was on...
A helicopter that was fighting the Dome Fire crashed in Yosemite, California.
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