DENVER — A helicopter assigned to the Derby Fire was involved in an "incident" around 4:10 p.m. Friday, according to the US Forest Service.

The agency said there is an unconfirmed report that the aircraft is in a lake 13 miles northwest of the Eagle County Regional Airport.

The US Forest Service said the helicopter pilot was picked up by another aircraft and flown to Eagle County Regional Airport. The pilot was checked out by emergency medical personnel and had "minor bumps and bruises" but refused further medical attention.

No further details were provided. The National Transportation Safety Board was notified of the crash, according to USFS, but it is unclear if it will respond to the incident.

The lightning-sparked Derby Fire burning about 15 miles north of Dotsero in the White Rive

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