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Three firefighters killed as wildfires rage across the Southwest, prompting fireworks restrictions in Utah
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Karina Tsui , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The National Weather Service is involved in monitoring the situation, as the region prepares for its 250th Independence Day celebrations amidst the ongoing wildfires. Details of the incident are being reported by officials, with further information available from news sources.
A devastating wildfire along the Colorado-Utah border has resulted in the deaths of three firefighters. The fire is one of many sweeping across the Southwest.
Details of the incident are being reported by officials, with further information available from news sources. The situation has prompted Utah to take action, imposing restrictions on fireworks for the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations.
The National Weather Service is involved in monitoring the situation, as the region prepares for its 250th Independence Day celebrations amidst the ongoing wildfires. For more information on the developing story, readers can refer to the original report from KXXV News.
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Category: safety Published: June 28, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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