Pilot dies after air tanker crashes battling Yosemite wildfire

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Bystanders witness horrific airtanker crash

FRESNO, Calif. -- The airtanker was based out of the Hollister Air Attack Base and had been fighting the Dog Rock Fire near El Portal when officials lost contact with it late Tuesday afternoon.

The pilot's name is not being released until all immediate family has been notified.

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