Two individuals were killed in a helicopter crash while responding to the Dome fire in Yosemite National Park on Saturday, September 21, 2026. The incident occurred as firefighting efforts were underway to combat the wildfire, which has generated a significant smoke plume in the area. Further details regarding the crash and the ongoing firefighting operations have not yet been released.
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Two Individuals Die in Helicopter Crash During Yosemite Wildfire Efforts
Two individuals died in a helicopter crash while fighting the Dome fire in Yosemite National Park on September 21, 2026. The crash occurred during firefighting efforts, which have been complicated by the smoke plume from the wildfire.
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