A helicopter crash near Salado sparked a fire that burned approximately 155 acres. The fire threatened five homes, but firefighters were able to prevent them from being damaged. More than 200 firefighters from 22 agencies responded to the incident.

The fire is currently 100 percent contained, and officials expect to declare it 100 percent controlled by Sunday, pending no significant flare-ups. The Salado Fire Department continues to monitor the area closely due to high winds and dry conditions, which could cause embers to reignite or spread to nearby areas. Further details and updates on the incident are available from the Bell County Sheriff's Office and local fire officials.