Helicopter fighting Yosemite National Park fire crashes, killing 2: Officials
Summary
A helicopter fighting the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park crashed while dropping water, killing the two pilots on board. The cause of the crash is still being investigated by authorities.Key Facts
- The helicopter was actively fighting the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park when it crashed.
- Both pilots on the Eurocopter AS32 died in the crash.
- The helicopter was owned by a contractor called FlyPrecision.
- The crash happened southeast of Lake Ostrander in Yosemite.
- The remains of the pilots have been recovered, but their names were not released.
- Nearly 600 ground and air firefighters are working to control the Dome Fire.
- The fire started on September 15, 2026, has burned over 3,200 acres, and is 15% contained.
- The fire is still spreading at a moderate rate, and some trails in Yosemite are closed due to the fire.
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