• Helicopter crashed near the city of Las Vegas, New Mexico.
• They were returning from helping firefighters tackle a wildfire.
• An investigation into the crash is in its preliminary stages, sheriff’s office says.

As it was returning after aiding firefighters battle a wildfire in New Mexico; a sheriff’s department helicopter crashed, killing four people, according to officials. The helicopter that crashed late on Saturday in the city of Las Vegas, New Mexico; had three employees from the sheriff’s office and one from the fire department; according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s office.

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“No known survivors have been found. After supporting fire crews with the East Mesa fire; this staff was returning to Albuquerque “says the sheriff’s office.

The office said that the crash inquiry was only getting started.

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