3 Firefighters Killed, Wildfires Intensify Near Colorado-Utah Border
3 Firefighters Killed, Wildfires Intensify Near Colorado-Utah Border
US · Published Jun 28, 2026
Three firefighters tragically lost their lives, and two others were injured while battling the Knowles and Gore fires near the Colorado-Utah border, as reported by the U.S.
Wildland Fire Service on Sunday.

Impact & Risks

The wildfires pose significant risks to both human life and property. The rugged terrain in Utah has made firefighting efforts particularly challenging, slowing the deployment of heavy equipment and engines. Communities near the fires, including those in Beaver County, Utah, and areas near Kendrick Mountain in Arizona, face evacuation orders. Power shutoffs have also been implemented in parts of Utah and northern Arizona to reduce wildfire risks. The fires have already destroyed infrastructure, including parts of a ski resort, and threaten further damage as conditions remain critical. The National Interagency Fire Center reports that nearly 3 million acres have burned nationwide this year, surpassing the 10-year average.

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