Aircraft goes down in reservoir while fighting Gold Mountain Fire
Summary
A firefighting aircraft crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir in western Colorado while fighting the Gold Mountain Fire. Rescue teams recovered one body from the aircraft, and authorities are notifying the person's family.Key Facts
- The crash happened at 5:17 p.m. on Sunday in southwestern Gunnison County, Colorado.
- It is unclear whether the aircraft was a plane or a helicopter.
- Only one person was on board the aircraft.
- A body was recovered and taken to the county coroner’s office.
- The person's identity has not been released yet.
- The aircraft was helping to fight the Gold Mountain Fire, which started late last month.
- The Gold Mountain Fire has burned over 35,601 acres and is 5% contained.
- Some areas near the fire, east and northeast of Ouray, have mandatory evacuations, but none inside the city.
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