Firefighter Dies Fighting Wildfire Caused By Gender Reveal

A California Firefighter has sadly passed away while battling a blaze that was sparked by an over the top gender reveal party.

“Our deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and fellow firefighters during this time,” forest officials said in a statement. USDA Forest Service officials on the San Bernardino National Forest have confirmed the death of a firefighter on the #ElDoradoFire. The incident took place on Thursday, September 17, 2020. The name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.“

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Numerous fires are are currently ravaging through the West Coast, and burning over 3 million acres in Oregon, California and Washington state.

According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the El Dorado Fire was sparked by a smoke-generating device used at a gender reveal party two weeks ago, where the expecting couple set off  fireworks to reveal their child’s gender.

“FIRE Law Enforcement has determined the El Dorado Fire, burning near Oak Glen in San Bernardino County, was caused by a smoke generating pyrotechnic device, used during a gender reveal party. The fire began at 10:23 am on September 5, 2020 in the El Dorado Ranch Park in Yucaipa. The fire spread from the park to the north on to Yucaipa Ridge that separates Mountain Home Village and Forest Falls from the City of Yucaipa. CAL FIRE reminds the public that with the dry conditions and critical fire weather, it doesn’t take much to start a wildfire. Those responsible for starting fires due to negligence or illegal activity can be held financially and criminally responsible.

Over 21,000 acres have been burnt so far.