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3 firefighters killed, 2 injured battling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border

The Associated Press, The Denver Post

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Three firefighters were killed and two injured while battling the Knowles and Gore fires on the Colorado-Utah border, according to the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The agency reported the deaths occurred Saturday during an interagency response. Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared an emergency and authorized National Guard deployment to assist with the fires.

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The U.S. Wildland Fire Service stands united with the USDA Forest Service in grief and in our unwavering support for the loved ones left behind.

Their bravery, dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten,

Three firefighters died and two were injured while tackling fires on the Colorado-Utah border, the U.S. Wildland Fire Service reported Sunday.

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis also declared an emergency on Saturday, and authorized the use of the National Guard to tackle the fires.

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