Two helicopter pilots killed while battling Yosemite fires
Summary
Two helicopter pilots died while fighting the Dome fire in Yosemite National Park. Their helicopter crashed during water drops, and an investigation is underway.Key Facts
- The crash happened around 3 p.m. Sunday near Ostrander Lake in Yosemite National Park.
- The pilots worked for the company Precision and helped with a firefighting technique called helitack rappelling.
- The Dome fire has burned over 3,000 acres and is about 15% contained.
- About 580 people are currently fighting the fire in difficult terrain.
- Helicopters dropping water have been important in controlling the fire.
- At least 14 firefighters have died in the U.S. this year while fighting wildfires.
- The cause of the crash will be investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
- The names of the pilots have not been released, and their company has asked for privacy for the families.
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