NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Four firefighters who were injured fighting the Valley fire on Saturday are on the mend, according to Cal Fire.

Fire Captain Pat Ward, Firefighter Niko Matteoli, Firefighter Richard Reiff and Firefighter Logan Pridmore – who are members of Cal Fire's Copter 104 crew – were injured during the initial attack on the Valley Fire on Saturday afternoon, Cal Fire said.

The four men were transported to the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, where Cal Fire said they are receiving excellent care from the medical staff and deeply appreciated support from the Firefighters Burn Institute.  

Although expected to recover over time, their injuries are serious and the firefighters have a long and difficult road to recovery ahead of them, Cal Fire said.

Cal Fire, along with Cal Fire Local 2881, will continue to provide for their needs and the needs of their families.