Helicopter Pilots Lost in Utah Wildfire | Washington DC News

Two helicopter pilots died battling a wildfire in Utah, sparking a new blaze that merged with an existing fire—now the state’s largest in five years, burning over 36,000 acres. The U.S. Forest Service contractors’ identities remain private as the NTSB investigates, potentially taking over a year to determine the crash cause. This tragedy underscores the extreme risks faced by first responders across the West, from Oregon’s deadly bulldozer operator to fires forcing evacuations in Washington and British Columbia, as crews battle blazes under impossible conditions. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com 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/33fceb05eed0eb74