PILOTS OF HELICOPTER THAT CRASHED WHILE FIGHTING UTAH WILDFIRE CONFIRMED DEAD, OFFICIALS SAY
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| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
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| US news | The Guardian | PILOTS OF HELICOPTER THAT CRASHED WHILE FIGHTING UTAH WILDFIRE CONFIRMED DEAD, OFFICIALS SAY | 2 hrs ago |
| Google News | HELICOPTER CRASH KILLS PILOT AND CREW MEMBER AMID UTAH WILDFIRE BATTLE - AL JAZEERA | 1 hr ago |
WHAT HAPPENED
A helicopter crash occurred on Friday morning in Utah while fighting a wildfire, resulting in the deaths of two pilots, according to officials. The pilots were employed by Helicopter Transport Services, which was contracted by the US Forest Service. The incident happened in the Fishlake National Forest, where the helicopter was among those battling a fire.
The crashed helicopter, a Sikorsky Skycrane, ignited a new fire that spread to connect with the existing blaze, which has now scorched nearly 174 square miles, as reported by US news | The Guardian. Other sources, including Al Jazeera and The New York Times, confirm the deaths of the two pilots, but do not provide additional details on their identities or the cause of the crash. The Sevier County Sheriff confirmed the crash and the resulting fires.
The crash highlights the dangers faced by pilots and crew members fighting wildfires, and the incident's significance is underscored by the growing scale of the fire, which has now affected a large area of the Fishlake National Forest.
- Two pilots died in a helicopter crash while fighting a wildfire in Utah
- The crash occurred in the Fishlake National Forest on Friday morning
- The existing blaze has scorched nearly 174 square miles
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