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Officials Identify Victims of Fatal Helicopter Crash Near Kinney-Uvalde County Line
KINNEY COUNTY, TX – Authorities have identified the victims of a fatal helicopter crash that occurred Thursday afternoon near the Kinney-Uvalde County line in Southwest Texas.
The Kinney County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that William Garrett Robertson was the pilot, and Earle Blakely Hunnicutt was the passenger on board the aircraft at the time of the crash.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the crash occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. and involved a Robinson R44 helicopter.
The aircraft went down west of Uvalde, near U.S. Highway 90, in the vicinity of Harris Ranch.
First responders, including law enforcement and emergency personnel, arrived at the scene, but both individuals on board succumbed to their injuries.
Officials are still working to confirm who was actively piloting the helicopter at the time of the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the crash, and a preliminary report is expected to be released Friday.
This report is expected to include details such as the aircraft registration number and additional information about its operation.
Owners of Harris Ranch Uvalde, where the helicopter reportedly crashed, have confirmed that no individuals associated with Hometown Heroes Outdoors—a nonprofit organization that provides hunting excursions for first responders and veterans—were on board at the time of the incident.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, and additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Jersey City, NJ – A four-alarm fire broke out late Saturday evening in a three-story row house on Danforth Avenue, rapidly spreading to adjacent structures and causing significant damage.
Firefighters responded to 165 Danforth Avenue in Hudson County, where they encountered heavy fire conditions consuming two 2.5-story wood-frame buildings.
The flames extended into the cockloft, prompting an urgent request for additional resources.
Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire spreading between structures, creating exposure risks to adjacent buildings.
Command reported the need to cut power to one of the affected structures to ensure firefighter safety.
Crews working on the C-side of the roof were ordered to withdraw due to structural concerns.
As fire conditions intensified, a fourth alarm was requested to bring additional personnel and equipment to the scene.
Fire crews remain on-site working to contain and extinguish the blaze.
There have been no immediate reports of injuries, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.