Bicknell, Utah • A firefighter, his wife and three of their children were killed by a flash flood in southern Utah on Friday.
On Saturday, Provo Fire & Rescue announced the passing of Capt. Spencer Long and members of his family.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said five people were found dead after being caught up in flooding at a Wayne County campground in Bicknell on Friday.
While neither agency would confirm that these were the same incident, a GoFundMe says Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons died in a flash flooding incident. It also says the couple had a daughter whose “life has forever been changed in an instant.”
In addition, Facebook posts from Mona City, where Katrina was a former council member, and Summit Medical Spa, of which Katrina was a co-founder, shared their sadness and condolences.
“Katrina dedicated countless hours of service to our community, and her kindness, leadership, and commitment made a lasting impact on so many lives. We will forever be grateful for all that Katrina and her family have done to support and strengthen our community,” Mona City’s post read. “Katrina’s legacy of service and compassion will not be forgotten.”
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