The blaze is burning in the area of Highway 33 and Sutter Avenue, south of Coalinga. It has consumed 1,900 acres and is 45% contained.
CAL FIRE said firefighters were gaining some control of the wildfire.
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The fire sparked last Saturday. CAL FIRE crews say extreme temperatures and steep terrain have hindered efforts to fully contain the blaze.
A helicopter pilot from Southern California, Michael Fournier, 52, died while dropping water during the firefight on Wednesday.
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The veteran pilot was employed by Guardian helicopter which had a "call when needed" contract with CAL FIRE.
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