QUINCY, Calif. --
A firefighter operating a bulldozer was airlifted Tuesday to a local hospital after being injured when the machine rolled over, officials said.
The bulldozer was being operated by a contractor at the Cold Fire when the incident happened at about 3:30 p.m.
The operator was transported by helicopter from the Canyon Complex site to Enloe Medical Facility in Chico at about 5:25 p.m.
His condition is currently being evaluated, officials said.
Earlier Tuesday, a firefighter fell while mopping up hot spots at the Cold Fire and had to be transported by Air Ambulance to Reno for treatment, officials said.
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