A heavy-lift helicopter fighting wildfires in Utah crashed, according to reports. The status of the two pilots remains unknown.
01 · THE DISPATCH
The crash occurred as firefighters were battling ongoing wildfires in Utah. As The Zioneer reported on June 28, massive wildfires in the region had forced thousands to evacuate and burned thousands of acres. The two pilots on board the helicopter have not been located, and their condition is unknown. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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