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New Mexico wildfire sparked by fatal medical plane crash spreads quickly in rural area - Toronto Star
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The wildfire that spread quickly through a rural area of New Mexico after being ignited by the crash of a small medical transport aircraft has now charred more than 20,000 acres and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes.
According to authorities, the fire, which began on August 17, grew rapidly due to strong winds and dry conditions. The blaze was sparked when the plane, operated by Air Methods, crashed into the ground near Ruidoso, a town in south-central New Mexico known for its outdoor recreational activities.
The aircraft had taken off from a small airport in Colorado boun…
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