Fourth Firefighter Dies in Wildfire Tragedy | Global News

Four firefighters lost their lives in a devastating wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border, including 43-year-old Nathan Matthews, whose death brings the toll to four. The blaze, fueled by extreme heat and wind, claimed the lives of fellow Helitack crew members Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, and Sydney Watson. While firefighters in central Oregon continue battling a separate fire under improving conditions, the human cost of this summer’s wildfire surge across the U.S. and Canada remains staggering — with hundreds of fires still raging and emergency crews stretched thin. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d4beb5bc6f4972f