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Three Firefighters Die Battling Blazes Near Colorado-Utah Border

Three firefighters died and two others sustained injuries while combating wildfires near the Colorado-Utah border. The incidents occurred as fire crews worked across a dry landscape.

07/13/2026 · Montana edition

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SALT LAKE CITY — Three firefighters died and two others sustained injuries while battling multiple wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border. The incidents unfolded as fire response teams worked to contain blazes across a parched region.

Fire crews responded to numerous fires currently active in the area. The deaths and injuries occurred during these firefighting operations.

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