11 National Park Service workers evacuated by helicopter amid California fire
A wildfire on Santa Rosa Island has prompted the evacuation of 11 National Park Service workers by helicopter. The fire, which is human-caused, has burned over 10,000 acres and remains 0% contained. Smoke from the fire is affecting air quality along the California coast.
- ▪A Santa Barbara County Fire Department helicopter evacuated 11 National Park Service employees from Santa Rosa Island as a vegetation fire threatened employee housing.
- ▪The fire has destroyed two structures and is currently mapped at 10,025 acres.
- ▪The National Park Service has stated that the fire is human-caused and is under investigation.
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Wildfire 11 National Park Service workers evacuated by helicopter amid California fire Santa Rosa Island 'human-caused' fire burns more than 10,000 acres, 0% contained By Eric Mack Fox News Published May 18, 2026 9:23am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video California firefighter shares tips for living longer amid job hazards Mike Morlan, firefighter and district vice president at CAL FIRE 2881, joined Fox News Digital to speak about the importance of prioritizing health in the line of duty.
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