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  "path": "/2026/03/26/firefighting-helicopter-crashes-during-wildfire-operations-in-hout-bay-south-africa/",
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  "textContent": "A firefighting helicopter crashed above Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, on March 25, 2026, during active wildfire suppression operations. The crash disrupted aerial firefighting efforts in an area experiencing seasonal fire conditions, prompting an investigation by South African National Parks (SANParks).\n\nSource",
  "title": "Firefighting helicopter crashes during wildfire operations in Hout Bay, South Africa"
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