Firefighter Dies While Fighting El Dorado Fire

Big Bear Fire Started at Gender Reveal Party

Big Bear, CA (September 17, 2020) – A firefighter was killed while fighting the El Dorado Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest. The fatal accident occurred on September 17 in Big Bear.

Few details were released about the fatality. The firefighter’s death has brought the death toll to 26. The fire was caused by a pyrotechnic device used at a gender reveal party on September 7. So far, it is 66% contained. 

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the friends and loved ones of the victim.

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