El Dorado Fire: Charges possible in death of firefighter killed while battling blaze in San Bernardino National Forest

YUCAIPA, Calif. (KABC) -- Investigators say the people who started the 19,000-acre El Dorado Fire, which was sparked by a device used during a baby's gender reveal, could face charges related to death of a firefighter who was killed while battling the blaze in the San Bernardino National Forest.

The U.S. Forest Service said the death happened Thursday but did not release additional details.
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The cause of death is under investigation. The name of the firefighter is being withheld until family members are notified.

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"Our deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and fellow firefighters during this time," the agency said in a statement.

The El Dorado Fire, which erupted Sept. 5 near Yucaipa, was 66% contained as of Friday morning. Crews are trying to stop flames from crossing Highway 38.



Officials said the blaze was caused by a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device used during a gender reveal party.
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Wildfires in California this year are blamed for at least 25 deaths.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.