wildland firefighters
Coverage of wildland firefighters in the Nexus archive.
- 3 firefighters killed in Colorado remembered for their bravery as wildfires churn in the West
Three firefighters were killed in Colorado after being trapped by wildfires. Wildland firefighters gathered to honor their bravery as wildfires continue to burn across Western states.
- Community mourns 3 firefighters killed in Knowles Fire
Three wildland firefighters were killed in the Knowles Fire, and the community in Grand Junction, Colorado, mourned their loss by flying flags at half-staff and holding a memorial event to honor their sacrifice on the Western Slope.
- Firefighters killed after deploying emergency shelters in wildfire. Here’s why it’s raising concern
Three wildland firefighters were killed while battling a wildfire near the Utah-Colorado border after deploying emergency shelters, reigniting concerns about the safety and effectiveness of the equipment. The incident echoes past tragedies like the Yarnell Hill Fire and South Canyon Fire, where firefighters also perished despite using shelters. Critics highlight the outdated design of the shelters and question their reliability in extreme conditions.
- Three Wildland Firefighters Killed in Colorado Blaze
Three wildland firefighters died battling a rapidly expanding fire near the Colorado-Utah border. The helicopter-based crew was making an initial attack on a blaze that had spread across the Utah border and merged with other fires in the area.
- Three firefighters die responding to Knowles, Gore fires
Three wildland firefighters died on Saturday while battling fires near the Colorado-Utah border, as announced by the U.S. Wildland Fire Service on Sunday morning.