Three federal wildland firefighters die tackling wind-driven Snyder Fire near CO-UT border
TL;DR
Three federal wildland firefighters from the Rifle Helitack crew were killed while initial-attack fighting the Snyder Fire along the Colorado-Utah border; two others were injured. The blaze had grown to about 28,000 acres, and a serious accident investigation is underway.
- Officials ID three federal firefighters killed in Mesa County fighting Snyder fire The Colorado Sun
- Deaths of 3 wildland firefighters underscores the risk to the ‘unsung heroes’ of wildfires CNN
- Draper fire chief reflects on losing one of his own after deadly firefighter tragedy KSL News
- Emily Barker Loved Fighting Fires. She Died in One She Couldn’t Escape. The New York Times
- Firefighters died after deploying shelters in Colorado. Here’s why it’s raising concern AZ Family
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