Two people have died after a firefighting helicopter went down Wednesday morning near the town of Aluminé in Neuquén Province.
The two individuals, identified only as the pilot and mechanic of the aircraft, have not been named, though it is understood that they were recruited by the provincial government to join the battle against raging flames in Patagonia.
Aluminé Mayor Gabriel Álamo confirmed to a local radio station that the incident had taken place at around 11am, with the helicopter exploding upon impact as it hit the ground. He said that members of the security forces were at the scene to identify the victims.
“The accident occurred when the winds began to intensify and complicate the advance of the flames,” said Álamo.
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