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Location:
California -
Date:
07/28/2002 -
Incident Type:
Engine Incident -
Description:
On July 28, 2002, Engine 11 from the Lassen National Forest rolled down a hill while on duty suppressing a wildland fire. The fire, started by a lightning strike, was located 20 miles south of Happy Camp, California, in the Stanza Creek drainage. Five crewmembers were involved in the rollover. Three of the individuals died, and two sustained non-fatal injuries. The engine was completely destroyed.
Fatality, Driving, Engines, Engine Incident or Accident
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