3 firefighters killed, 2 injured while tackling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border

Three firefighters died and two were injured while tackling fires on the Colorado-Utah border, the US Wildland Fire Service noted Sunday, Report informs via AP.

The agency - created earlier this year to streamline firefighting and fire reduction across public lands - said the firefighters had been part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires on Saturday.

"The US Wildland Fire Service stands united with the USDA Forest Service in grief and in our unwavering support for the loved ones left behind. Their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten," it said in a statement on Facebook.