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Rescuers in Military Helicopters Fly 207 People to Safety in Creek Fire

By Bill McEwen, News DirectorIn California, Local, News, Our Top Picks, U.S.Posted September 7, 2020

Photo of interior of a California National Guard helicopter jammed with people rescued from the Creek Fire at Mammoth Pool on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020

Rescuers in military Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters airlifted at least 207 people to safety after an explosive wildfire trapped them at Mammoth Pool late Saturday night. The California Office of Emergency Services said Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters were used for the rescues, which continued overnight. Two campers refused...