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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 22 > Brush fire impeded rescue of passengers

Brush fire impeded rescue of passengers

By New York Times News Service / The Bulletin
August 22, 2008

MADRID, Spain — A raging brush fire ignited by jet fuel prevented hundreds of rescue workers from reaching more than 150 passengers on the plane that veered off the runway Wednesday, rescue officials said Thursday.

Of the 172 passengers and crew members, only 19 survived the crash and....

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