Like many of you, I have been following, as I can, the El Dorado Fire that has burned 22, 744 in the San Bernardino National Forest near San Bernardino, California. The El Dorado Fire was started by pyrotechnics at a gender reveal party, see Bill Gabbert's September 7th article on Wildfire Today. Sadly, a fire fighter, Charlie Morton, died while working the El Dorado Fire.
I found a great video for you, but on the long side, of footage of the El Dorado Fire. Both are worth watching. I appreciated these videos because I was able to get a glimpse of what is like for the wildland firefighters on the ground supported by tankers and helos, working the El Dorado Fire.
The first video, El Dorado Fire: Up Close and Personal, is from the San Bernardino County Fire Department. Allow just over seventeen minutes to watch the footage, it is worth it! The footage takes you through fighting the fire to repopulating residences to final acknowledgements. You will also learn more about Charlie Morton. RIP Charlie, prayers for your family, friends, colleagues, and all who love you as they mourn your loss.
Direct link to video from the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
The second video is much shorter
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