Three U.S. Forest Service firefighters died after their vehicle crashed and was likely caught by flames as they battled a blaze Wednesday in Washington state.

Four other firefighters were injured.

The casualties came as firefighters on several fronts fought against raging wildfires advancing on towns in the north-central part of the state.

The accident occurred near the town of Twisp.

“It was a hellstorm up here,” said Country Sheriff Frank Rogers “The fire was racing and the winds were blowing in every direction and then it would shift. … It was tough on ’em up here.”

Source: CBC