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Fire from deadly crash of Fort Hood helicopter burns 155 acres near Salado
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mariah Williams , as published by KXXV
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway More than 200 firefighters from 22 agencies responded to the incident.
A helicopter crash near Salado sparked a fire that burned approximately 155 acres. The fire threatened five homes, but firefighters were able to prevent them from being damaged. More than 200 firefighters from 22 agencies responded to the incident.
The fire is currently 100 percent contained, and officials expect to declare it 100 percent controlled by Sunday, pending no significant flare-ups. The Salado Fire Department continues to monitor the area due to high winds and dry conditions, which could potentially cause embers to reignite or spread to nearby areas. Further details and updates on the incident are available from local authorities.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV ·
Reading time: 1 min
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