Key facts
- Three firefighters were killed and two injured while responding to the Snyder wildfire.
- The Snyder wildfire is burning along the Utah-Colorado border.
Three firefighters killed battling Snyder wildfire on Utah-Colorado border
IN SHORT
Three firefighters died and two were injured while responding to the Snyder wildfire along the Utah-Colorado border. Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency, authorizing the National Guard to support response efforts for the blaze that has burned an estimated 28,000 acres with 0% containment.
Key Numbers
3firefighters killed
2firefighters injured
28,000acres burned by Snyder Fire
0%Snyder Fire containment
Who's Involved
U.S. Wildland Fire Service
announced the deaths and injuries of firefighters
Jared Polis
Colorado Governor who declared a disaster emergency
Colorado National Guard
authorized to support wildfire response efforts
↳ Why This Matters
The incident highlights the extreme danger faced by firefighters battling wildfires in the western U.S. due to critical fire weather conditions, with the loss of life underscoring the risks associated with these events.