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Firefighting Pilot Dies in Colorado Helicopter Crash

25 Aug 2026 3:22 p.m.

Pilot Nicholas Dale, 56, died July 12, 2026, when his helicopter crashed during Gold Mountain Fire operations in Colorado. The incident marks the 57th firefighter fatality reported this year, with investigations ongoing.

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