Palm Springs, California. – a Firefighters killed Thursday while fighting a firefight Near the eucalyptus which was sparked by a device used to reveal the sex of the baby.
U.S. The crew became part of the San Bernardino National Forest on Thursday when the crew fought the El Dorado Fire, the Forest Service said in a news release.
The cause is being investigated, and more details will be made available once confirmed, the Forest Service said. Notice of kinship pending name pending.
U.S. The Department of Agriculture Forest Service said, “During this time we have deep sympathy with our family, friends and fellow firefighters.” Said in a statement.
No other information has been released about the firefighter, the firefighter who works for the agency, or the circumstances of the firefighter’s death.
El Dorado Fire, which was Sparks are used by the device used to reveal the sex of the baby As of September 5, about 30 square miles have been reddened and as of Thursday night it covered 66%. The fire destroyed 10 buildings and damaged six.
The family who used the pyrotechnic device during the party “Absolutely cooperating” with officials, Cal Fire Captain Bennett Milo told the Desert Sun last week.
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The device was set in a field and quickly burned the dry grass. The couple tried to use bottled water to extinguish the flames and called 911.
Officials did not reveal the couple’s identities. Milo said last week that no arrests had been made and that it would be up to the district attorney to determine whether any charges would be filed. Miloye said at the time that the potential charges also depend on whether any houses are lost or injured.
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Rebecca Playwin is a journalist for Desert Sun. Follow her on Twitter at Rebeccaplevin.
