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3 firefighters killed, 2 injured responding to Snyder wildfire on Utah-Colorado border
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk ABC News , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the wildfires and their impact are available from KVIA ABC-7, including information on the evacuations and the state's response to the emergency declaration.
A recent wildfire on the Utah-Colorado border has resulted in the deaths of three firefighters, with two more injured. This incident occurred as multiple wildfires burned across the West on Saturday. The situation in Utah has become severe enough to prompt evacuations and a declaration of a state of emergency.
The wildfires in the state are described as fast-moving and dangerous. Further details about the wildfires and their impact are available from KVIA ABC-7, including information on the evacuations and the state's response to the emergency declaration.
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Category: safety Published: June 28, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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