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Watch: Heavy fire with black smoke rising in Tucson, Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. – Emergency crews responded to a large fire at 4161 E. Tennessee Street, with heavy flames and thick black smoke billowing into the sky, visible from multiple parts of the city.
The Tucson Fire Department (TFD) quickly arrived on scene and launched an aggressive effort to bring the blaze under control.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and officials have not reported any injuries at this time.
Dramatic video footage shared online shows flames engulfing a structure as dark plumes of smoke rise high above the surrounding area.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the fire involved a residential or commercial building.
Residents nearby were advised to avoid the area and to keep windows closed due to the heavy smoke.
Fire crews continue to work at the scene, and an investigation into the origin and circumstances of the blaze is underway.
Further updates will be provided as additional details become available.
HARTFORD, IL — Newly released video footage reveals the harrowing moments of an ARCH Air Medical helicopter crash that occurred during a nighttime training exercise in Hartford, Illinois.
The incident took place around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday in a vacant lot near North Delmar Avenue, directly across from the Hartford Fire Department.
The video shows the helicopter attempting to lift off when one of its rotor blades struck a tree limb approximately 50 feet above ground.
The impact caused the aircraft to lose control, flip, and crash to the ground, where it immediately caught fire.
A thick plume of smoke and the glow of flames could be seen from blocks away.
In the aftermath of the crash, one of the individuals on board — identified in the video by a blue uniform — can be seen walking away from the burning wreckage.
Another survivor is shown being carried on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance.
Emergency personnel from the Hartford, South Roxana, and Wood River Fire Departments quickly responded to the scene.
The crash’s proximity to the fire station allowed first responders to act swiftly, containing the fire and rescuing the occupants.
Officials confirmed that all three people aboard the helicopter survived and were transported to area hospitals.
Two were taken by ground ambulance, while a third was airlifted by another ARCH Air Medical helicopter. Their medical conditions have not yet been released.
The crash resulted in a strong odor of aviation fuel that permeated the downtown Hartford area throughout the evening.
Authorities cordoned off the site while crews worked to stabilize the scene and mitigate any fire hazards.
The helicopter was participating in a routine training mission when the incident occurred.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are conducting a full investigation into the cause of the crash.
ARCH Air Medical has not yet released an official statement.
More details will be provided as the investigation continues and additional information becomes available.