Two Firefighters Die in Helicopter Crash Near Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah
Two firefighters died when their helicopter crashed near the Widemouth 2 Fire in central Utah. Recovery efforts were complicated by treacherous terrain, steep elevation, heavy brush, and trees, as well as the proximity of the wildfire itself, which threatened to…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 9, 2026 —
Two firefighters have died following a helicopter crash near the Widemouth 2 Fire in central Utah. The incident occurred in an area complicated by challenging environmental factors.
Recovery efforts for the victims faced significant difficulties due to the treacherous terrain, characterized by steep elevation, heavy brush, and dense trees. The proximity of the active wildfire also posed a risk, threatening to impede rescue crews attempting to reach the crash site.
Ultimately, a separate helicopter was deployed to transport detectives and a medical examiner to the location. This allowed for the eventual recovery of the two firefighters.
The names of the deceased firefighters and further details regarding the cause of the helicopter crash were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Ashley Imlay on www.deseret.com, see more information here.