A helicopter crash occurred near Salado, resulting in the deaths of two pilots. The helicopter, which was based at Fort Hood, crashed in a field on Wednesday afternoon. The crash also sparked a wildfire, which has spread to cover an area of 100 acres.

Further details about the incident are available from local news sources. For more information on the crash and the status of the wildfire, readers can refer to the full report from KTXS, the local ABC affiliate in Abilene.