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HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed a plane crash at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia on Thursday.

According to officials, an MX Aircraft MXS — a two-seat sport aircraft — crashed while the pilot was attempting to land at the base around 11:50 a.m.

Delta aircraft catches fire at Orlando airport, video shows

The pilot was the only person onboard at the time of the incident. Officials have not made any statements regarding the pilot's condition.

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a person has died after a motorcycle crash that occurred on Easter in Monroe County.

On Sunday, April 20, around 6:00 a.m., police say they responded to a motorcycle crash on Stream Lane in Smithfield Township. They say it was later determined that a motorcycle lost control on a curve, traveled off the road, and hit a utility pole.

Fire officials warn of increased forest fire risk

On April 23, police say Michael Crumpler succumbed to his injuries from the crash.

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DNCR) says there is a high chance of wildfire on Thursday, April 24, and advises not to burn.

Courtesy of PA DNCR

The DNCR says 99.9% of all wildfires in PA are caused by people.

Fire Department celebrates 100 years with community day

They advise avoiding burning or using extra caution when starting outdoor fires, as every county in our area is at a high risk level.

There is a burn ban in place in Montour County that expires Friday, April 25.

SHAVERTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Shavertown Fire Department is turning 100 years old, and to celebrate, they are hosting a community day on Saturday, May 3.

Courtesy of Shavertown Fire Department

From 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., there will be local vendors, food trucks, opportunities to touch the trucks, a mobile safety smokehouse, vehicle/fire safety demonstrations, face painting, games, and more.

Courtesy of Shavertown Fire Department

Carbon County nonprofit hands out air quality monitors

Jared Faurot’s blue jeans are getting sprayed under the drip hose sprinklers.

DANVILLE — A squad of local cheerleaders stunted to the top of the nation on a sparkle-covered stage at the East Coast Grand Nationals in Orlando, Florida, earlier this month.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s online gaming presence expanded this week with its acceptance into a multi-state poker market allowing Keystone State players to compete against others in Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey and Nevada.

WATSONTOWN — A new mobile food pantry held a grand opening Wednesday afternoon in the Warrior Run Fire Department parking lot. The mobile service will come to the same location every third Wednesday of the month, 3-5 p.m., said organizer Megan Bair, of Central Susquehanna Opportunities.

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