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CAL FIRE Copter 609 in air Credit: Ryan Grothe

Quick Action by CAL FIRE Helicopter Crew Rescues Trapped Ramona Residents

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A fast-moving CAL FIRE San Diego helicopter crew rescued two Ramona residents after the rapidly growing Creelman Fire cut off their escape route on July 22. The pair were airlifted out without injuries as the fire increased to nearly 350 acres within hours.