Utah National Guard is called in for backup to fight wildfires from the sky

Utah National Guard is called in for backup to fight wildfires from the sky

Members of the Utah National Guard pilot a Black Hawk helicopter to scoop water to drop water on the Rocky Canyon Fire near Henefer, Utah, in a photo shared by fire officials on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Utah Fire Info)Firefighting crews in Utah are getting a hand from the National Guard as wildfires across the state and nation continue to stretch resources thin.   Soldiers with the Utah Army National Guard are using Black Haw…

Utah Guard Black Hawks support Rocky Canyon Fire

AUGUST 13, 2026 — Utah National Guard Soldiers are supporting wildfire response efforts across the state, putting specialized aviation capabilities to work alongside local and government firefighting agencies as wildfires continue to challenge communities. Supporting the response is the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, whose Soldiers are flying UH-60 Black Hawks over the Rocky Canyon Fire in Morgan County, conducting water bucket drop…