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8 Calif. firefighters hurt in crash en route to battle wildfire

Officials said they were heading to a nearly 8,000-acre fire in the Modoc National Forest when the crash occurred

By FireRescue1 Staff

CEDARVILLE, Calif. — Eight firefighters were hurt in a crash Friday while en route to battle a wildfire.

Associated Press reported that the firefighters were heading to the Modoc National Forest to battle a nearly 8,000-acre fire when a deer crossed the road.

Crews were in the rear of a convoy on its way to the forest; they drove up an embankment to avoid a collision and the truck flipped over.

Seven firefighters were released from the hospital, and one remains in stable condition.

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