A firefighting helicopter went down near the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah, resulting in the deaths of two crew members. The aircraft was involved in efforts to suppress the active wildfire when the incident occurred.
Dangerous conditions from the ongoing blaze have complicated efforts for ground crews to access the crash site. Plans are being made for a memorial escort to honor the helicopter crew members who died.
Investigations into the cause and circumstances of the crash are underway. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
