Colorado- Kruger Rock wildfire

Fire started about 7am this morning. Strong winds, limited access and dry heavy fuels causing control issues.
Mandatory evacuations now in place for the local area.

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Just read the first ever fixed wing night operation took place tonight. They crashed. Was a SEAT.

Confirmed one aircraft (SEAT) missing, ground crews searching for crash site. The aircraft was doing night operations according to local sheriff department.

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Just can’t bring myself to click the little heart button for news like this, but thank you for sharing.

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Update
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/colorado/articles/2021-11-17/pilot-dead-after-crashing-while-fighting-colorado-wildfire

Just can’t bring myself to click the little heart button for news like this, but thank you for sharing. All the best.