3 Killed After Helicopter Hits Power Line, Crashes Near Fairfield; firefighters injured in engine rollover

  • Source: KOVR-TV CBS 13 Sacramento
  • Published: 06/02/2020 06:45 PM

Authorities say three people were killed in a helicopter crash near Fairfield Tuesday afternoon. According to the FAA, the helicopter crash was reported near the intersection of Lyon Road and Soda Springs Road around 1:30 p.m. The Solano County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the three people on board died. The helicopter was contracted by PG&E to work on high-voltage lines. Around 1 p.m., the utility says the helicopter hit a line and crashed below. Officials say the helicopter caught fire after crashing. A plume of smoke could be seen coming from the crash area. Cal Fire said the fire spread to about seven acres and at least four have been contained. Cal Fire said a tanker that responded to a wildfire near the scene of the crash rolled over on its way through the remote area, three firefighters on the tanker sustained minor injuries.



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