Michigan firefighter among three killed battling Colorado w…

Vehicle Fire Of Clinton Township Colorado in of Clinton Township, Colorado: Three wildland firefighters were killed while conducting initial attack operations on the Knowles Fire in western Colorado on June 28, 2026. Emily Barker, 38, of Clinton Township, Michigan, was assigned to the Rifle Helitack crew and died alongside two fellow firefighters. Two other firefighters were injured and are receiving medical care. The U.S. Interior Department has mobilized a serious accident investigation team to review the circumstances of the incident.