Incident Name: small fire from a downed fire line originating on the San Bernardino National Forest
Date: 11/23/1930
Personnel: Charles Davis
Age: 24
Agency/Organization: US Forest Service
Position: forest ranger, firefighter
Summary: Charles Davis was killed when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle as he hurried to a fire. The accident occurred about a mile west of Hemet, CA. It appears he was a motorcycle dispatcher, but we have no confirmation. If anyone knows for sure, please let us know.
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General area: about a mile west of Hemet, CA.
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