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A Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane firefighting helicopter with two people aboard crashed near Richfield as crews battled the Widemouth 2 Fire in central Utah; the status of the two occupants is unknown while rescuers work to access the steep, active-fire area. The FAA and NTSB will investigate the cause as fire conditions hinder recovery efforts and multiple agencies respond to the blaze.
Officials confirm a Sikorsky S64 firefighting helicopter crashed in Richfield during operations on the Widemouth 2 Fire, with two people on board. The FAA and NTSB will investigate, with the NTSB taking the lead. Governor Spencer Cox visited affected communities and urged support as the Widemouth 2 Fire grew to about 106,450 acres and was around 19% contained.
A Sikorsky S-64 firefighting helicopter crashed near Richfield, Utah, around 10 a.m. local time while battling the Widemouth 2 Fire, according to the FAA; no immediate details on injuries were available.
A Sikorsky S-64 firefighting helicopter with two people on board crashed near Richfield, Utah, while assisting with the Widemouth 2 Fire. The severity of the crash and the crew's condition are unknown as responders cannot yet access the scene, and a National Transportation Safety Board investigation is expected to follow.