Three firefighters died on Saturday, June 27, 2026, while battling wildfires along the Utah-Colorado border, according to the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. Two others were injured in the incident.
The crew was fighting the Knowles and Gore wildfires when the fatalities occurred. The statement did not provide further details on the cause of death or the names of the deceased pending notification of next of kin.
The Knowles and Gore fires have been burning in the region, prompting evacuations and straining firefighting resources. The U.S. Wildland Fire Service is leading the response alongside local agencies.
This incident marks one of the deadliest wildfire events in the area this season. Investigations into the circumstances are ongoing.
