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3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flames - AP News

Associated Press June 30, 2026 1 min read

Federal officials say the three firefighters killed over the weekend in a Colorado wildfire were part of a specialized crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires. Two other crew members suffered burns. The crew was overcome Saturday after d…

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