Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
Three firefighters were killed and two injured during a 'burnover' incident while battling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border. The blaze, now known as the Snyder Mesa fire, has consumed approximately 28,000 acres.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing danger and intensity of wildfires, which are becoming more frequent and volatile due to climate change.
Image source, Mike McMillan/USFS Image caption, A crew working to contain the Cottonwood Fire, one of several active blazes across Colorado and Utah
The report is a straightforward factual account of a tragic event with no political agenda.
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