Memorial Service Held For Pilot Killed In Crash During Dog Rock FireOctober 22, 2014Firefighters and family members held a tribute Tuesday for the pilot who was killed in a crash during the Dog Rock Fire.
State GovernmentMemorial Tuesday In San Jose For Cal Fire PilotOctober 17, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe Cal Fire pilot who died fighting a wildfire in Yosemite will be remembered at a service Tuesday in San Jose
Crews Close To Containing Applegate, Dog Rock FiresOctober 13, 2014Firefighting crews have made significant progress on two fires currently burning in California -- the Applegate Fire and the Dog Rock Fire in Yosemite National Park.
Dog Rock Fire Update: Firefighters Make Significant Progress; Highway 140 Expected To Open SundayOctober 10, 2014 | Ed JoyceUPDATE: 11:40 P.M. SUNDAY- Containment at 95 percent, with 311 acres burned. The Highway 140 entrance into Yosemite National Park re-opened Sunday.
Dog Rock Fire Update: At 310 Acres, 20 Percent ContainedOctober 10, 2014 | Alan RayInvestigators say the Dog Rock fire in Yosemite National Park was caused by a spark from a vehicle. An air tanker pilot was killed in a crash as he was fighting the fire.
Federal Investigators At Scene Of Yosemite Air Tanker CrashOctober 8, 2014 | Ed JoyceFire crews work to contain Dog Rock Fire as investigators look into cause of air tanker crash that killed pilot.
Dog Rock Fire Update: Body Of Crashed Air Tanker Pilot Removed; Fire Growth SlowsOctober 8, 2014UPDATE: 9:45 P.M. The Dog Rock Fire in Yosemite National Park is at 246 acres Wednesday night, with 10 percent containment. Meanwhile, investigators are looking into why an air tanker battling the wildfire crashed Tuesday afternoon.
EnvironmentAir Tanker Crash Claims Pilot's Life At Dog Rock Fire In Yosemite National ParkOctober 7, 2014UPDATE: 10:29 P.M. - Fire officials say the pilot of an air tanker that crashed near the Dog Rock Fire burning in Yosemite National Park has died. The fire caused the closure of Highway 140, which is the main park entrance and forced evacuations.
