Key takeaways:
- Three people were killed in a tragic accident when two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air while battling a blaze in Riverside County, California.
- The collision sparked an additional four acre fire that was quickly extinguished.
- The cause of the crash is still under investigation and is a reminder of the risks that firefighters face every day.
Three people were killed in a tragic accident on Sunday evening when two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air while battling a blaze in Riverside County, California.
According to CalFire Southern Region Chief David Fulcher, the helicopters had been dispatched to a structure fire near the intersection of Broadway Street and South Ronda Avenue in the community of Cabazon. The crash resulted in the death of a CalFire division chief, a CalFire captain and a contract pilot.
The collision also sparked an additional four acre fire that was quickly extinguished. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Fulcher expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and thanked the first responders for their efforts in containing the blaze. He said, “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of our colleagues and friends. We are grateful for the brave and selfless work of all of our first responders who worked tirelessly to contain the fire and provide support to the families of the victims.”
The incident is a reminder of the risks that firefighters face every day as they work to protect lives and property. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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