REDDING, Calif. Aug. 5, 2008 - A Sikorsky S-61 helicopter assigned to the Iron Complex on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest crashed this evening on the north end of the Buckhorn Fire, approximately 15 miles northwest of Junction City, Calif.
Forest Service officials first learned of the accident at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Four fire personnel were transported to Mercy Medical Center Redding and are listed in critical condition. Officials still have not confirmed the number of persons on board the helicopter.
A U.S. Forest Service Accident Investigation Team will respond tomorrow.
