August 21, 2010 (Lakeside) – 2:50 p.m. – Two rock climbers were trapped 1,500 feet up the side of El Capitan, dangling on the sheer rock face in El Monte Valley with a wildfire burning toward him. Moments ago, Sheriff's Lieutenant Munsey informed ECM that the climber has been rescued. Cal-Fire reports that a total of 10 people have been evacuated via helicopter, including 8 residents and the two climbers.
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August 21, 2010 (Lakeside) – 2:50 p.m. – Two rock climbers were trapped 1,500 feet up the side of El Capitan, dangling on the sheer rock face in El Monte Valley with a wildfire burning toward him. Moments ago, Sheriff's Lieutenant Munsey informed ECM that the climber has been rescued. Cal-Fire reports that a total of 10 people have been evacuated via helicopter, including 8 residents and the two climbers.
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