LOS ANGELES – An online fundraiser for a California firefighter seriously injured in one of the many blazes burning in the state has raised nearly $30,000.
A Gofundme page has raised the money in less than 24 hours for Cal Fire firefighter Brandon Feller. He was injured on July 5 in the Klamathon fire burning on the California-Oregon border.
A photo of Feller in the hospital posted on the page shows he suffered severe burns to his face.
The page says that Feller has amazed his doctors with how well he’s recovering, considering his injuries and fellow firefighters say he’s in good spirits.
The page says any money raised will help Feller support himself in the coming year, since he makes most of his money working overtime as a firefighter.
Authorities are allowing more Utah residents to return home after a wind-fueled wildfire forced them to flee.
Duchesne (doo-SHAYNE’) County Sheriff’s officials say the fire near Strawberry Reservoir now is 30 percent contained, up from 25 percent on Saturday.
Officials have opened up the burned-out area near a popular fishing lake 80 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, as well as a stretch of highway.
They say the wildfire has charred about 75 square miles and destroyed 90 structures, including homes, cabins, sheds and garages, since starting July 1 in the mountains.
Authorities believe human activity sparked the blaze, but an exact cause hasn’t been determined.
