Fires in Greece continue to destroy homes and kill thousands of residents and visitors. Videos have been posted on social media by state broadcaster ERT of water being poured on the plane’s Fire. It then falls on a hill and catches fire.
Firefighter Plane Crashes on the Greek island of Evia. It is believed there were two people on board. Survivors are currently unknown. pic.twitter.com/9ipvOeOsSK
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The firefighter’s plane crashed while putting out the fire. According to the Air Force, 2 helicopters arrived on the scene to conduct search and rescue operations. Hellenic Air Force officials have confirmed that a CL-215 of the 355th Tactical Transport Squadron crashed during an aerial firefighting operation in Platanistos. The search and rescue operation has begun for both airmen.
Edited by: Ravindra Gupta
