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Officals released the name of a fire figher from Pollock Pines that was killed fighting the Carr fire near Redding. The same official described the Carr fire as an, “explosive wildfire in Northern California has killed a bulldozer operator.”
A fire official says an explosive wildfire in Northern California has killed a bulldozer operator as he fought to contain the blaze and has injured three firefighters.
The Deputy Coroner Investigator has released the identity of the bulldozer operator killed in the Carr Fire on July 26.
The driver has been identified as Don Ray Smith, 81, of Pollock Pines.
Cal Fire spokesman Scott McLean says the Carr Fire in Shasta County, “burned over the bulldozer operator, who was hired privately, and his equipment.”
He said the fire is “taking everything down in its path.” McLean says the situation is chaotic as Redding residents who had little warning try to evacuate.
The Deputy Coroner Investigator said Smith was overtaken by the fire and his body was found in the area of Benson Drive and Rock Creek Road. Smith was found dead by emergency personnel.
His next of kin have been notified.
An unconfirmed GoFundMe account has been set up: [After I confirm the account I will remove the “unconfirmed”]
“My name is Angela Caudel and I am raising money for our dad Don Smith who was the bulldozer operator in the Carr Fire. I live in Redding California and Angelas here helping fight the fire.”
See account here: https://www.gofundme.com/hkagy-carr-fire-bulldozer-don-smith
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