Three Firefighters Injured In California Fire

INDEPENDENCE, Calif. --

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is investigating an incident Saturday afternoon that resulted in minor injuries to three firefighters.

At around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, three firefighters were injured and taken to the Fresno Burn Center by helicopter while fighting the fire line of the Inyo Complex near Independence. The three were assigned to two engines working together.

When the fire became critical, all nine firefighters from both engine units deployed their fire shelters. One of the engines was destroyed.

The Inyo Complex consists of about 10 fires sparked by a thunder and lightning storm Friday afternoon. The blaze forced the evacuation of campgrounds and residents.

Independence residents were allowed back home Saturday night.

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