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Three firefighters killed on Colorado-Utah border as wildfires intensify

Three firefighters killed on Colorado-Utah border as wildfires intensify
NPR News Sunday 28 June 2026, 14:46 UTC By Willem Marx 1 min read
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The deaths occurred as crews battled multiple blazes across a parched region. Two other firefighters were also injured.(Image credit: Ty ONeil)

The deaths occurred as crews battled multiple blazes across a parched region. Two other firefighters were also injured.

(Image credit: Ty ONeil)

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