Helicopter battling Utah wildfire crashes with no word on the 2 people aboard
Summary
A helicopter fighting a large wildfire in central Utah crashed near Richfield, with no immediate update on the status of the two people on board. The fire, caused by lightning on July 27, has grown to 165 square miles and is about 19% contained.Key Facts
- The helicopter was a Sikorsky S-64 model.
- It was one of seven helicopters working to contain the wildfire in central Utah.
- The wildfire started from lightning strikes on July 27.
- The fire covers 165 square miles (427 square kilometers).
- The fire is currently 19% contained.
- The crash happened near Richfield, about 160 miles south of Salt Lake City.
- Authorities have not yet reported the condition of the two people on the helicopter.
- The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash, but access may be limited by ongoing wildfire dangers.
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