MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy said a pilot is being treated for minor injuries after a helicopter crashed on Tuesday.

According to Guy, the crash happened when a small helicopter crashed and burst into flames at McMinn County Airport.

The pilot was the only person on board the helicopter, Guy said, and was treated on the scene for minor injuries.

Fire crews also responded to the scene to put out the fire, Guy said.

“Please avoid the area while the situation is being responded to by fire, EMS and law enforcement,” Guy said.

Additional information was not released.

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