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Helicopter crashes during battle against Tasman fire

A pilot has escaped with minor injuries after his helicopter crashed while he was fighting the Tasman fire this afternoon.

Civil Defence said he was being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Fire and Emergency has stopped all air operations until further notice.

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