A helicopter battling a Utah wildfire crashes with no word on the 2 people aboard
Summary
A heavy-lift helicopter crashed while fighting a wildfire in Richfield, Utah. Officials have not yet shared the condition of the two people on board, and authorities will investigate the crash when it is safe to access the area.Key Facts
- The helicopter was a Sikorsky S64 model.
- It was one of seven helicopters helping to fight a wildfire in central Utah.
- The wildfire began on July 27 due to lightning.
- The fire had spread to 165 square miles and was about 19% contained.
- No information is available yet about the condition of the two people on the helicopter.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the crash.
- Fire officials warned of difficult conditions including erratic winds, dry fuels (flammable material), and hot temperatures.
- Red Flag warnings, which alert to high fire danger, were in effect in the area.
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