Dying to Save a Town: The Tragic Cost of Firefighting The pilot who died fighting the Gold Mountain fire in Colorado is just the latest reminder of the unacceptable cost of firefighting, particularly when battling wildfires.
Sunday's crash into Silver Jack reservoir highlights the risks and complexities involved in these operations.
The incident occurred during an intense period for firefighting efforts in Colorado, with multiple major blazes still raging across the state and several other counties.