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3 firefighters killed, 2 injured while tackling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk Ty Oneil And Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Wildland Fire Service reported the incident on Sunday, providing some information about the incident.
A tragic incident occurred on the Colorado-Utah border, resulting in the loss of lives of firefighters. Three firefighters were killed while tackling wildfires in the area. Additionally, two firefighters were injured during the incident.
S. Wildland Fire Service reported the incident on Sunday, providing some information about the incident. The agency mentioned that the firefighters were part of an interagency effort to combat the fires.
S. Wildland Fire Service or other reliable sources, such as KPRC 2 Houston.
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Category: safety Published: June 28, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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