Wildfire Fatality Toll Climbs as US West Burns The latest fatality in Colorado's wildfires serves as a stark reminder that America's western states are struggling to contain massive blazes while facing an unprecedented risk of firefighter casualties.
The death of Nathan Matthews, 43, brings the toll from last month's burnover near the Colorado Utah border to four.
US Wildland Fire Service Chief Brian Fennessy noted in his statement that this loss is particularly poignant for those who have dedicated their careers to fighting these infernos.