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Firefighting helicopter crashes in Yosemite during Dome Fire operations; two crew members killed.
A firefighting helicopter operated by FlyPrecision crashed in Mariposa County, California during operations related to the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park. Two crew members were killed in the incident.
The crash occurred while the helicopter was engaged in wildfire suppression efforts. The Dome Fire has burned over 3,000 acres within Yosemite National Park. Emergency response teams are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash as firefighting operations continue in the region.
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