Romero Fire - October 7, 1971

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The Romero Fire started on October 6, 1971 on the Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara County, southern California. During an extended shift on October 7, a team of dozers constructed indirect line in preparation for firing operations. During the transition to night shift, sundowner winds fanned the flame front into a firestorm that overtook six firefighters. Two sustained critical burn injuries. Four firefighters perished.