Helicopter fighting massive Utah wildfire crashes, no word on 2 people aboard
Summary
A helicopter fighting a large wildfire in central Utah crashed on Friday. Authorities have not yet provided information about the condition of the two people on board, and investigations by federal agencies are underway.Key Facts
- The helicopter was one of seven working to fight a wildfire caused by lightning on July 27 near Kanosh, Utah.
- The crash happened in Richfield, about 160 miles south of Salt Lake City.
- Emergency responders were sent to the scene, but conditions remain uncertain due to the wildfire.
- The fire had grown to 165 square miles and was 19% contained as of Friday morning.
- More than 600 firefighters are working to control the blaze, which has destroyed at least six buildings.
- Eight large wildfires are actively burning across Utah, covering over 331,000 acres.
- Hot weather, dry fuel, and erratic winds have worsened wildfire conditions in Utah and the western U.S.
- The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash.
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