Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorUS forest service officials confirmed on Friday that one firefighter had been killed battling the blazes north and east of Los Angeles.The victim’s name was not released, but the death occurred on Thursday while crews were battling the El Dorado Fire, one of three threatening the area.The El Dorado Fire near Yucaipa stands at 21,000 acres and 66% containment.
It burned actively overnight and was spotting 1/2 mile ahead as crews fought to create defensible space around homes.#ElDoradoFire Morning Update The El Dorado fire burned actively overnight along Hwy 38 into Angelus Oaks.
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