FAIRFIELD (CBS13) — Authorities say a helicopter with three people on board has crashed near Fairfield.
According to the FAA, the helicopter crash was reported near the intersection of Lyon Road and Soda Springs Road around 1:30 p.m.
Officials say the helicopter caught fire after crashing.
A plume of smoke can be seen coming from the crash area.
Three people were believed to have been on-board, the FAA says.
Both the FAA and NTSB will be investigating the incident.
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