Three Firefighters Die Battling Blazes Near Colorado-Utah Border

Why it matters locally: The incident occurred on Colorado's western border and involved firefighting operations in the state. Colorado fire agencies may coordinate with regional partners on wildfire response in this area.

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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.