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CAL FIRE Crew Burns During Brook Fire Ops | Eureka News
Seven CAL FIRE helitack crew members suffered minor burns while battling the Brook Fire in Shasta County, but were treated and released—thanks to quick action, their base remains fully operational. Wildfire analyst Zeke Lunder pieced together flight data and webcam footage, revealing the crew was dropped near the fire’s edge, followed by a spike in fire activity. The helicopter made water drops, circled back, landed for eight minutes, and retrieved the crew before heading to Benton Airfield for medical care. While Lunder’s analysis offers a compelling timeline, exact details are still under…
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