Governor Spencer Cox orders flags to half-staff in honor of firefighter pilots Chris Andersen and Miles Elliott

Governor Spencer Cox has ordered U.S. and Utah flags at all state facilities lowered to half-staff beginning August 11 in honor of firefighter pilots Chris Andersen and Miles Elliott, who died while battling the Widemouth 2 Fire. Flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of the last interment.

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Miles Elliott's memorial service has been scheduled for Friday, Aug 28th in Porterville, CA.

Chris Andersen's plans for interment are still unknown.

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Utah to return to full-staff at sunset on Friday, August 28, 2026.

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Last reviewed August 25, 2026