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Three Firefighters Lost in Colorado Wildfire | Salt Lake City News
Three firefighters lost their lives battling a wildfire near Grand Junction, Colorado, part of a specialized Helitack crew who rappel from helicopters to fight flames. The tragedy echoes the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire that killed 19 firefighters, with both crews deploying fire shelters as a last resort amid extreme conditions. Investigations into both incidents reveal the harrowing realities firefighters face — caught by shifting winds, extreme heat, and lost communication — with no fault found in their decisions. As authorities probe the Colorado incident, the focus remains on learning from…
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