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3 firefighters killed in Colorado as wildfires stoked by heat, wind rage across West
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ty Oneil, Michael R. Sisak and Julie Carr Smyth | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The National Weather Service has warned of severe wildfire conditions in the Southwest. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that two firefighters also suffered burn injuries during the event in Mesa County.
A tragic incident occurred in Colorado, resulting in the loss of three firefighters' lives. They were battling a wildfire near the Utah border when flames overcame them.
The National Weather Service has warned of severe wildfire conditions in the Southwest. Further information is available from the source.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that two firefighters also suffered burn injuries during the event in Mesa County.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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