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WASHINGTON (AGENCIES)
Two helicopter pilots who crashed while they were fighting a wildfire in Utah have died, officials have confirmed.
The pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter went down, according to the Sevier County Sheriff.
The helicopter was among those fighting a fire in the Fishlake National Forest. The crash ignited a new fire that spread to connect with the existing blaze, which has now scorched nearly 451quare kilometres.
Officials did not identify the pilots but said they were employed by Helicopter Transport Services, which was contracted by the US Forest Service.
Initially officials said they were unable to reach the crash site because of the fire. Then, crews were able to enter the area and confirmed the deaths.
