3 firefighters killed, 2 injured responding to Snyder wildfire on Utah-Colorado border [View all]

Source: abc news



Several wildfires were burn on Saturday across the West.


By Tristan Maglunog and Ahmad Hemingway June 28, 2026, 3:53 AM


Three firefighters were killed on Saturday while responding to the Snyder Fire, a wildfire burning along the Utah-Colorado border, the U.S. Wildland Fire Service announced overnight.

Two other firefighters are being treated for burn injuries, the service said.

"Our immediate focus is on supporting their families, friends, and fellow crewmates during this incredibly difficult time," the service said in a statement posted on social media, which lauded the firefighters' "bravery, dedication, and sacrifice."..................

The Snyder Fire originally started as the Snyder Mesa Fire on Saturday morning in east Utah's Grand County before crossing into Colorado, where it combined with the smaller Jones and Knowles Fires burning in Mesa County, Colorado, ultimately forming the Snyder Fire................



Read more: https://abcnews.com/US/3-federal-firefighters-killed-2-injured-responding-snyder/story?id=134285923

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This is so sad for the families and friends.
These are brave men doing a dangerous job..



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