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3 firefighters killed in US forest fires
Three firefighters died and two were injured while battling ongoing forest fires along the Colorado-Utah border in the United States.
Hot, dry and windy weather conditions continue to fuel wildfires in the western United States, and a tragic incident occurred on the Colorado-Utah border. Three firefighters died and two were injured while battling the flames in the area.
The U.S. Forest Service announced that fire crews were deployed a day earlier to respond to fires that broke out in the Knowles and Gore areas on the Colorado-Utah border. It was reported that three firefighters died and two were injured during the operation.
Fire growing rapidly in Utah
In Utah, the area covered by the forest fire rapidly expanded to about 373 square kilometers. Utah Governor Spencer Cox said in a statement on social media that the situation is "grave" and that rescue teams continue to battle the flames.
State of emergency declared in Colorado
Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a state of emergency in the state, authorizing the National Guard to assist in fire response efforts. The flames have so far turned about 24,000 hectares to ash in Colorado. Evacuation orders have been issued for numerous residential areas and campgrounds.
Firefighting efforts continue in Utah, Arizona and other western states.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
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