What Happened
Tragedy Strikes California Wildfire Response
A helicopter assisting in the firefighting response to the ‘Dome Fire’ in Yosemite crashed on Sunday, killing the two people on board. The incident occurred in Mariposa County, California, and the helicopter was part of the efforts to combat the wildfire, which has burned over 3,000 acres and is 15% contained. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the crash and will investigate with the National Transportation Safety Board. This incident was first reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.