3 firefighters killed, 2 injured responding to Snyder wildfire on Utah-Colorado border

Three firefighters were killed on Saturday while responding to the Snyder Fire, a wildfire burning along the Utah-Colorado border, the U.S. Wildland Fire Service announced overnight.

Two other firefighters are being treated for burn injuries, the service said.

“Our immediate focus is on supporting their families, friends, and fellow crewmates during this incredibly difficult time,” the service said in a statement posted on social media, which lauded the firefighters’ “bravery, dedication, and sacrifice.”

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