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Two helicopter pilots killed in crash while battling Utah wildfire
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Chris Williams , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident can be found through KTVU FOX 2 News, the source of this information.
A tragic incident occurred in Utah's Fishlake National Forest, where a helicopter crash resulted in the loss of two lives. The victims were pilots of a Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter. The crash happened while the pilots were battling a wildfire in the area.
Officials confirmed the incident on Saturday, providing limited information about the crash. Further details about the incident can be found through KTVU FOX 2 News, the source of this information. At this time, few specifics are available regarding the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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Category: safety Published: August 9, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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