Deadly Plane Crash Sparks Wildfire In New Mexico Mountains
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6 hours agoUpdated: May 15, 2026, 7:56 am EDTPublished: May 15, 2026, 7:33 am EDT

A deadly plane crash has ignited a new danger in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico. The crash of a small medical plane sparked a growing wildfire, and dry conditions and gusty winds are spreading it fast. Here’s the latest on the tragedy that’s deeply personal for first responders in the area.

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