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Helicopter Pilot Dies While Fighting Wildfire in Western Colorado

First publishedJul 13, 11:48 UTC
Last updatedJul 14, 00:16 UTC · just now ago
11 outletSeattle Times11 outletThe Guardian US11 outletFox News Latest11 outletThe Hill11 outletNYT US
Seattle Times6Crash of an aircraft helping to fight a Colorado wildfire leaves the pilot deadOpen ↗The Guardian US8Pilot fighting Colorado wildfire dies as plane crashes into reservoirOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Colorado firefighting pilot killed when plane crashes into reservoirOpen ↗The Hill7Pilot dies fighting Colorado wildfiresOpen ↗NYT US9Helicopter Pilot Dies While Fighting Wildfire in Western ColoradoOpen ↗
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Answer

Late last month, a helicopter helped douse the Gold Mountain fire near Ouray and Ridgway, Colo.

Reported by 5 outlets — NYT US, The Guardian US, The Hill, Fox News Latest, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓

Read the full report at NYT US ↗

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In brief
What's the story?
Late last month, a helicopter helped douse the Gold Mountain fire near Ouray and Ridgway, Colo.
How widely is it covered?
5 outlets, average source rating 7.2/10.
When was it last updated?
just now ago.
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How outlets are framing the same story

Here's how each outlet is covering the story — compare their headlines and timing at a glance.

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    Helicopter Pilot Dies While Fighting Wildfire in Western Colorado

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    NYT US
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    Pilot fighting Colorado wildfire dies as plane crashes into reservoir

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    The Guardian US
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    3Coverage
    Scouting report

    Pilot dies fighting Colorado wildfires

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    The Hill
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    Colorado firefighting pilot killed when plane crashes into reservoir

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    Fox News Latest
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    Crash of an aircraft helping to fight a Colorado wildfire leaves the pilot dead

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    Seattle Times
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Avg source rating 7.2/10
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