Firefighter killed in El Dorado blaze identified as a 14-year veteran

The firefighter killed while battling the El Dorado fire in San Bernardino County was identified Monday as Charles Morton, a 14-year veteran with the U.S. Forest Service who led the Big Bear Interagency Hotshot Squad.Morton served for 14 years with the U.S. Forest Service, beginning with the Truckee Interagency Hotshots in the Tahoe National Forest, then the Mill Creek Interagency Hotshots, Engine 31, Engine 19 and the Big Bear Interagency Hotshots in the San Bernardino National Forest.

“Charlie was a well-respected leader who was always there for his squad and his crew at the toughest times,” Vicki Christiansen, U.S. Forest Service chief, said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to Charlie’s loved ones, co-workers, friends and the Big Bear Hotshots. We will keep them in our thoughts and prayers.”The El Dorado fire erupted 12 days before Morton’s death, when a family threw a gender-reveal party in a park near Yucaipa, igniting a pyrotechnic device that emitted colored smoke.

The El Dorado fire has burned 22,500 acres in San Bernardino and Riverside counties and was 60% contained as of Monday evening. Ten structures have been destroyed and another six damaged.

Ciszek I'm in San Diego, ( grew up in Venice & Santa Monica). His funeral was today.

Any charges filed against the gender reveal parents?

Fireworks kill. Remember this.

Rest in peace. Brave man.

RIP to a hero

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So incredibly sad. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 for his family and friends😥

Prayers up

Adequate compensation must be given to the families of People who work for the People risking their lives, in the event of such accidents!

Prayers for him and his family. Hopefully those “gender reveal” people will be punished for their negligence !!!

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RIP

Brave man. RIP

RIP hero

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