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Nev. plane crash kills 4, touches off wildfire

Fire officials say blaze threatening about 40 homes

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updated 6:23 a.m. ET June 29, 2008

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A small plane crashed near Las Vegas on Saturday, killing four people and starting a fire that threatened homes.

Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said the single-engine plane went down in the afternoon in a forested area. It then burst into flames and touched off a wildfire.

Fire officials said the blaze quickly climbed steep terrain in a recreational area and was threatening about 40 homes.

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Authorities have recommended that residents evacuate. Federal authorities are investigating the crash.

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