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Pilots Who Died Fighting Widemouth 2 Fire Honored for Sacrifice
By Utah News Staff · August 12, 2026 · 1 min read
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Governor Spencer Cox and others are honoring two firefighter pilots who died in the line of duty. The pilots were battling the Widemouth 2 Fire in Sevier County when their helicopter went down.
Key takeaways
- Two firefighter pilots died in the line of duty in Sevier County.
- The accident occurred while pilots were battling the Widemouth 2 Fire.
- Governor Spencer Cox is among the individuals honoring the pilots.
- The deceased pilots were identified as Chris Andersen and Miles Elliott.
Governor Spencer Cox is among those honoring two firefighter pilots who died in the line of duty. The incident occurred when their helicopter went down while they were battling the Widemouth 2 Fire in Sevier County.
The pilots involved in the accident were identified as Chris Andersen and Miles Elliott. According to a report from Gephardt Daily, officials noted that Andersen and Elliott dedicated their lives to serving others.
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