3 dead after firefighting helicopters collide in southern California desert
President Joe Biden was briefed about the crash and “he and the first lady are praying for the families of the firefighters who lost their lives while bravely battling this fire,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Monday as Biden flew to Arizona.“This terrible tragedy is a reminder of the dangers our courageous firefighters face daily while working to keep our communities safe.
While battling the blaze, the two helicopters collided just before 7 p.m. The crash caused an additional 4-acre fire, which was extinguished.The sky was clear and there were breezy winds typical of the Cabazon area, said Capt. Richard Cordova, a Cal Fire public information officer for the region.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below..
The pilot of the crashed helicopter was flying under contract with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The Sikorsky and its two-person crew were also under contract.
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