Three Wildland Firefighters Die Responding to Fires Near Colorado-Utah Border
Three wildland firefighters serving with the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Wildland Fire Service died on Saturday, June 27, while responding to the Knowles and Gore fires near the Colorado-Utah border in western Colorado.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 28, 2026 —
Three wildland firefighters lost their lives on Saturday, June 27, while engaged in firefighting efforts near the Colorado-Utah border. The fatalities occurred as the firefighters responded to the Knowles and Gore fires, both located in western Colorado.
The deceased individuals were serving with the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The specific circumstances leading to their deaths were not detailed in the provided information.
Further details regarding the identities of the firefighters, the exact cause of their deaths, and the status of the Knowles and Gore fires were not immediately available.
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