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Helicopter fighting Utah wildfire crashes with two people onboard, officials say
Published 8 August 2026 Ā· general
Rescuers not yet able to reach scene of crash near Richfield in central Utah, prompting fears for two missing people A firefighting Sikorsky S64 helicopter
Rescuers not yet able to reach scene of crash near Richfield in central Utah, prompting fears for two missing people A firefighting Sikorsky S64 helicopter with two individuals onboard crashed on Friday morning in central Utah, according to federal aviation authorities. The US Forest Service initially declined to comment on the condition of the helicopterās passengers, asking the public for āpatience while we focus on response effortsā in a statement. Continue reading...
Published: August 8, 2026 ā¢ 5:42 AM IST Ā· Updated: August 8, 2026 ā¢ 6:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Rescuers not yet able to reach scene of crash near Richfield in central Utah, prompting fears for two missing people A firefighting Sikorsky S64 helicopter with two individuals onboard crashed on Friday morning in central Utah, according to federal aviation authorities.
The US Forest Service initially declined to comment on the condition of the helicopterās passengers, asking the public for āpatience while we focus on response effortsā in a statement.
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