Fatalities confirmed in Utah firefighting helicopter crash near Widemouth 2 Fire
A Sikorsky S64 firefighting helicopter crashed in Richfield, Utah, on August 7, 2026, while battling the Widemouth 2 Fire. Officials confirmed that the pilot and crew member aboard were fatally injured. The crash occurred during active firefighting operations in remote terrain, prompting an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).