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Deadly Wildfire Near Coalinga Is 100% Contained

The wildfire that claimed the life of a helicopter pilot south of Coalinga is 100% contained, Cal Fire officials said Monday night. The Hills Fire, which burned 2,121 acres, started on Aug. 15. Mike Fournier, 52, of Rancho Cucamonga, died Wednesday morning when his Bell UH-1H copter suddenly crashed into...

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