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Helicopter fighting Utah wildfire crashes with two people onboard, officials say

Rescuers not yet able to reach scene of crash near Richfield in central Utah, prompting fears for two missing people A firefighting Sikorsky S64 helicopter with two individuals onboard crashed on Friday morning in central Utah, according to federal aviation authorities. The US Forest Service initially declined to comment on the condition of the helicopter’s passengers, asking the public for “patience while we focus…

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The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the helicopter crashed in Richfield, which is about 160 miles south of Salt Lake City.

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The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the helicopter crashed in Richfield, which is about 160 miles south of Salt Lake City.

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