Breaking news out of Washington, D.C.: passenger flight PSA Flight 5342 and a military helicopter collide over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Carolina Weather Group live coverage of the tragedy, which prompted a massive emergency response and search and rescue effort in the frigid river. Hear from our aviation experts on what flight data shows us about the flight of American Airlines flight, which was being operated as American Eagle, and the Black Hawk helicopter.

Live analysis of the mid-air collision from Ricky Matthews and Chris Jackson.

Coverage of the crash begins at 20 minutes in this live stream replay.

Before the breaking news, join us as we cover at least three wildfires burning in western North Carolina, including the Crooked Creek fire which has forced evacuations near Old Fort, North Carolina in McDowell County. The area was hit hard by Helene and now has hundreds of acres burning in what was described as an "out of control" wildfire.

Tonight, WLOS's Jason Boyer joins the Carolina Weather Group with the latest on the fire -- and to explain the weather conditions promoting the start and spread of fires. With low humidity and gusty winds, the fire danger remains high.

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