Pilot Lost Fighting Colorado Wildfire | Denver News

A heroic firefighting pilot from British Columbia, Nicholas Dale, lost his life battling the Gold Mountain Fire in western Colorado. Governor Jared Polis honored his sacrifice by ordering state flags to fly at half-staff during his memorial. The fire, now 11% contained and burning over 36,000 acres, still threatens 170 residents under evacuation orders. As officials investigate the crash, the state stands in solidarity with Dale’s family and all first responders risking everything to protect Colorado’s communities. 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/d27ce4d87347fad4