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Two Killed in Firefighting Helicopter Crash Near Utah Wildfire
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A helicopter fighting the Widemouth 2 wildfire in central Utah crashed near Richfield on Friday, killing the two firefighters on board.
- The crash sparked a new fire that quickly overran the area, initially preventing emergency responders from accessing the site.
- The helicopter was operating under contract with the U.S. Forest Service, and officials have not yet identified the deceased firefighters.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash but is waiting for safer conditions before reaching the site.
- The cause of the crash remains unknown as authorities continue their investigation amid ongoing wildfire challenges.
