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Dove Hollow Fire Burns 155 Acres After Fort Hood Crash

8/13/2026

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An U.S. Army AH-64 Apache crashed near Salado, Texas, on Aug. 12, 2026, after 911 calls arrived at 1:34 p.m., killing two soldiers pronounced dead at 2:30 p.m.
The crash hit a field and sparked the Dove Hollow Fire, which burned 155 acres and was 85% contained.
Fort Hood’s Criminal Investigation Division is leading the probe while Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, secured crash site.

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An U.S. Army AH-64 Apache crashed near Salado, Texas, on Aug. 12, 2026, after 911 calls arrived at 1:34 p.m., killing two soldiers pronounced dead at 2:30 p.m.
The crash hit a field and sparked the Dove Hollow Fire, which burned 155 acres and was 85% contained.
Fort Hood’s Criminal Investigation Division is leading the probe while Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, secured crash site.