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Helicopter fighting Dome Fire in Yosemite crashes, killing 2
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Key Points:
- Two Fly Precision crew members died when their Eurocopter AS32 helicopter crashed while fighting the Dome Fire in Yosemite Valley on Sunday afternoon.
- The helicopter was using a water bucket to suppress the fire near Ostrander Lake when it went down, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and incident management officials.
- The Dome Fire has burned at least 3,047 acres, with fire behavior slowing due to the fire reaching previously burned areas, though embers continue to cause spot fires ahead of the main blaze.
- Fly Precision expressed deep sorrow over the loss and requested privacy and compassion for the families and team members affected by the tragedy.
- The names of the deceased crew members have not been released, and firefighting efforts continue amid challenging conditions.
