Photos: Wildland firefighters killed in Utah helicopter crash escorted to Salt Lake City airport in major procession

The “fallen heroes” will be flown to their respective homes in Nevada and California.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Unified Fire Authority Capt. Brian Christensen salutes as the procession for two pilots killed battling the massive Widemouth 2 Fire passes through Taylorsville on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.

Photos: Wildland firefighters killed in Utah helicopter crash escorted to Salt Lake City airport in major procession

The “fallen heroes” will be flown to their respective homes in Nevada and California.

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