# Three Firefighters Lost in Southwest Wildfires | Austin News

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-06-29T03:54:21+00:00
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Three firefighters died battling wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border as flames surged faster than emergency shelters could protect them, while two others suffered burns — a heartbreaking loss amid extreme heat and wind fueling catastrophic fire behavior across the Southwest. With record-low snowpack and the warmest winter on record in Utah, the Cottonwood Fire has scorched over 140 square miles, threatening a ski resort and forcing evacuations. Nearly 4,700 square miles have burned nationwide this year — more than the 10-year average — prompting emergency declarations from both states. The names of the fallen are pending as agencies stand united in grief, honoring the daily risks these heroes face. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ec4c214f5ab3ee70

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