A recent incident has marked a grim milestone for a new wildland fire service. The deaths of some firefighters have been reported, with the individuals being referred to as the unsung heroes of firefighting. The incident occurred during the Knowles Fire in Rifle County, Colorado.

A Helitack crew was among the first to respond to the fast-moving blaze. Further details about the incident are available from KVIA ABC-7's source, CNN, which has more information on the story.