Forest Service: Firefighter died in California wildfire

The U.S. Forest Service says a firefighter died battling a wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest in California

(Independent)

A firefighter died battling a wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest in California, the U.S. Forest Service said Friday.

The death occurred Thursday as crews battled the El Dorado Fire, the agency said in a news release.

The name of the firefighter was being withheld until family members are notified.