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By: Sumit Kumar Last Updated: September 22, 2026 17:00:27 IST Yosemite Helicopter Crash: A firefighting mission over Yosemite National Park turned deadly Sunday when a helicopter carrying two pilots crashed while supporting crews battling the fast-growing Dome Fire in California. The aircraft went down during a water-drop operation in rugged terrain, killing both people on board and prompting investigations by federal aviation authorities. The crash happened at about 2:55 pm local time on September 20 in Mariposa County, southeast of Ostrander Lake, according to authorities. The helicopter was operated by Precision, a contractor supporting the wildlife response.
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1 dead โ in wildfire Yosemite National Park remains open, but authorities have closed several trails and areas near the Dome Fire for safety and to allow firefighting operations to continue.
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