Firefighter helicopter crashes in Riverside County

A firefighting helicopter crashed whereas responding to a brush hearth in Riverside County on Sunday night time.

The crash occurred close to the realm of Apache Path and Bonita Avenue in Cabazon, in keeping with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Division.

Fireplace crews had been battling a 20-acre hearth referred to as the Broadway Fireplace on the time.

It’s unknown how many individuals had been contained in the chopper, what accidents they might have sustained or whether or not any fatalities had been reported.

The helicopter was a crew contracted with CAL FIRE to struggle fires throughout the state.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are unknown as particulars stay restricted. Crews from CAL FIRE and Riverside County Fireplace are responding to the scene.

KTLA is sending a crew to the scene. This creating story will probably be up to date.