A firefighting helicopter crashed while battling a brush fire in Riverside County, California, near Cabazon. The accident occurred late on Sunday night during the firefighting efforts to contain the Broadway Fire.
The authorities have not confirmed the number of fatalities, and investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. The helicopter involved was a contracted chopper for CAL FIRE.
The collision occurred just south of the Morongo Casino in Cabazon, in an area close to the 10 Freeway. The collision site is on Native American land, where firefighters were already combating a 20-acre fire.
- Incident: A firefighting helicopter crashed during the efforts to contain the Broadway Fire in Riverside County, California.
- Timing: The crash occurred late on Sunday night.
- Location: The accident happened near Cabazon, close to the 10 Freeway, just south of the Morongo Casino.
- Casualties: The number of fatalities has not been confirmed yet.
- Chopper details: The helicopter involved in the collision was a contracted chopper for CAL FIRE.
- Cause: The cause of the crash is under investigation.
- Burn area: It is unclear whether the burn area near the crash site resulted from the ongoing fire or from the impact of the collision.
- Land: The collision site is on Native American land, where firefighters were already battling a 20-acre fire.
Note: The information provided in the article is concise, and more updates and details might emerge as the investigation progresses.
