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Helicopter crashes while fighting massive Widemouth 2 Fire in central Utah
KUTV • • general
Key Points:
- A Sikorsky S-64 firefighting helicopter crashed near the south end of the Widemouth 2 Fire in Richfield, Utah, around 10 a.m. local time on Friday, with two people on board according to the FAA.
- Fire conditions have prevented access to the crash site near Three Creeks Reservoir, and emergency responders are coordinating with fire officials to determine when it will be safe to enter.
- The incident remains under investigation, with the National Transportation Safety Board leading the probe alongside the FAA, while local, state, and federal authorities continue to assist on site.
- Utah Governor Spencer Cox emphasized the dangers faced by wildland firefighters and asked the public to keep the personnel involved in their prayers, urging respect for the investigation process.
- The Widemouth 2 Fire, where the crash occurred, is Utah’s second-largest wildfire of the 2026 season, following the Babylon Fire, which burned over 107,000 acres in San Juan County.
