Pilot Crashes Fighting Gold Mountain Fire | Denver News

A firefighting pilot went down in the Silver Jack Reservoir during the deadly Gold Mountain Fire, sparking an urgent search as authorities scramble to confirm the pilot’s condition and determine what caused the crash. With the fire now at 13% containment and crews still battling over 35,000 scorched acres, the downed aircraft—still unidentified—adds a tragic new chapter to an already devastating blaze. Dive teams and investigators from both Montrose and Gunnison counties are on scene, working to piece together the mystery as families and responders await answers. 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/9b725b133bf0ea83