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Helicopter Crash Amid Utah Wildfire | Sacramento News
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A Utah wildfire helicopter crashed Friday while battling a blaze that exploded over 160 square miles—just as extreme weather and dry conditions fueled the fire’s spread. The FAA confirmed the downed aircraft, one of seven in action, and the NTSB will investigate, though access is delayed by hazardous terrain. This tragedy echoes last June’s loss of four firefighters near the Utah border, underscoring the deadly risks amid a brutal wildfire season worsened by drought, heat, and lightning.
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