Three Firefighters Lost in Wildfire Battle

Three firefighters died and two were injured battling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border — a devastating loss for the new US Wildland Fire Service team formed just this year. As flames rage across Utah and Arizona amid record-low snowpack and the warmest winter on record, the Cottonwood Fire has exploded to 144 square miles, destroying cabins and a ski resort. Steep terrain, extreme heat, and dry winds make containment nearly impossible. With over 1.2 million hectares burned nationwide — more than the 10-year average — governors have declared emergencies, banned fireworks, and mobilized the National Guard. Red flag warnings cover vast areas, and power shut-offs in Arizona aim to curb fire risk. Their sacrifice underscores the deadly cost of fighting wildfires in the West. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/8202244330b047fc