
MENDOCINO COUNTY (AP) -- A firefighter died last week from falling tree debris after thousands of gallons of retardant were dropped on the area where he was helping battle the Mendocino Complex Fires.?California's largest-ever wildfire, according to a preliminary report from investigators. The summary report by California fire officials says Battalion Chief Matthew Burchett was struck by debris on Aug. 13 at the Mendocino Complex Fire. Three other firefighters had minor injuries. Funeral... Path to Full Story on KERO Channel 23 ABC News