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US firefighters die in blaze

Thursday 07 July 1994 23:02 BST
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Glenwood Springs - At least 12 firefighters died when they were overrun by a fast-moving Rocky Mountain forest fire whipped up by high winds. It is one of America's worst wildfire disasters. Three firefighters were treated for burns or smoke inhalation, and two were still missing. Reuter

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