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Status of two people aboard Utah firefighting helicopter remains unknown after crash
A Sikorsky S-64 helicopter supporting efforts to combat the Widemouth 2 Fire crashed near Richfield in the U.S. state of Utah. The status of the two people aboard remains unknown, while crews are working at the scene and an investigation into the crash is being launched.
A Sikorsky S-64 firefighting helicopter supporting crews battling the Widemouth 2 Fire, which has affected a large area in Utah, crashed. The status of the two people aboard remains unknown after the crash, which occurred near Richfield within Sevier County.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the crash occurred in an area near Millard County that has been affected by the fire. The U.S. Forest Service said the incident was still developing and that emergency response teams had reached the crash site.
The agency said responding to the crash was the priority and urged the public to stay away from the scene so crews could focus on their work.
Wreckage to be examined
The National Transportation Safety Board assigned an investigator to examine the wreckage. The investigation is expected to begin after the investigator reaches the area on Saturday.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said wildland firefighting aviation personnel were aboard the helicopter. Cox said fighting wildland fires was one of the most dangerous jobs in the world and called for emergency response teams and investigators to be given time to continue their work.
Fire has affected more than 105,000 acres
The Widemouth 2 Fire, which began on July 27 due to lightning, had spread across more than 105,000 acres as of Friday. Nineteen percent of the fire had been contained, while six structures were destroyed.
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