Helicopter crashes at Zaca fire

BY ERIC LINDBERG
DAILY SOUND STAFF WRITER

UPDATE, 5:45 p.m.: Two people sustained minor injuries in a helicopter crash at the Figueroa Helibase, fire officials said.
An ambulance took the pilot and co-pilot to a local hospital after their helicopter crashed during takeoff at 4:07 p.m. The contract helicopter was being used to fight the Zaca fire about 10 miles north of Los Olivos, officials said.
Authorities have closed the helibase and are investigating the accident.

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Emergency crews are responding to a helicopter crash at the helibase being used to fight the Zaca fire north of Los Olivos, authorities said.
Fire officials do not have specific details yet, but said more information on the incident will be made available soon. The crash occurred at the helicopter base five miles up Figueroa Mountain Road from State Route 154 at around 4:15 p.m., officials said.