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3 firefighters killed in Colorado remembered for their bravery as wildfires churn in the West
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jessica Hill And Wufei Yu, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 5, 2026
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Key points Further details about the memorial service and the ongoing wildfires are available from KSAT 12, a local news source in San Antonio. The service took place in Grand Junction, Colorado, near the site where the firefighters died.
A memorial service was held to honor three wildland firefighters who lost their lives. They were remembered for their courage and dedication to their work. The service took place in Grand Junction, Colorado, near the site where the firefighters died.
The incident occurred while they were battling a fire on the Colorado-Utah border. Although that particular fire is now largely under control, many other large fires continue to burn across the West.
Further details about the memorial service and the ongoing wildfires are available from KSAT 12, a local news source in San Antonio.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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