Pilot killed fighting Colorado wildfire identified as Nicholas Dale
Summary
A helicopter pilot named Nicholas Dale died after crashing while fighting a wildfire in Colorado. Authorities are investigating the crash, and local leaders have expressed their condolences and support for firefighters and Dale’s family.Key Facts
- Nicholas Dale, 56, from British Columbia, died in a helicopter crash in Colorado while fighting the Gold Mountain fire.
- The helicopter crashed into the Silver Jack reservoir and Dale’s body was recovered by divers.
- The fire covers about 57 square miles and is 11% contained.
- The helicopter, a Kaman Aerospace K-1200, flipped upside down for reasons still unknown.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash.
- Colorado officials, including Governor Jared Polis and Representative Jeff Hurd, honored Dale and firefighting crews.
- Dale leaves behind a wife and two children.
- Wildfires are ongoing across many western U.S. states, worsened by dry and hot weather with less winter snowfall than usual.
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