In a tragic turn of events, a helicopter crew battling the Widemouth 2 fire in central Utah met their untimely demise when their Sikorsky S-64 'Skycrane' crashed on Friday afternoon (16:00 GMT). The incident occurred near Richfield, southwest of the city, in the Three Creeks Reservoir area. The helicopter was operated by Helicopter Transport Services under contract with the United States Forest Service. Extreme fire conditions and steep terrain have hindered rescue efforts, with the bodies being recovered only on Saturday. The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) confirmed the deaths and extended condolences to the families of the deceased. Despite the loss, Utah authorities have vowed to continue fighting the wildfire that is currently burning over 111,000 acres (45,000 hectares). This incident underscores the inherent dangers faced by wildland firefighters worldwide, as evidenced by another fatal wildfire incident in Utah this summer and another one in June near the Colorado border. Governor Spencer Cox acknowledged the risks involved in wildland firefighting, urging residents to keep the fallen heroes in their prayers.