Firefighting Aircraft Crashes into Silver Jack Reservoir in Gunnison County: Updates on Gold Mountain Fire Incident
A plane involved in firefighting operations at the Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir in Gunnison County on Sunday evening. The Gunnison County Sheriff's Office reported that there was one person on board, and their condition is currently unknown. The Montrose County Sheriff's Office dive team, Gunnison County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division, and other resources are at the scene to provide assistance. The incident was reported at 5:17 p.m. The Silver Jack Reservoir is situated in southwest Gunnison County.
As more details emerge, WesternSlopeNow will provide updates on this developing story.
In conclusion, a firefighting aircraft crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir in Gunnison County during operations at the Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray. The status of the individual on board is currently unknown, and authorities are on the scene to investigate the incident further. Stay tuned for additional updates on this situation.