Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Firefighting Pilots in Greece
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Two Greek air force pilots were killed when their firefighting plane crashed while battling wildfires in Greece. The tragic incident was captured on TV. The pilots were identified as Christos Moulas, 34, and Pericles Stefanidis, 27. The wildfires have been raging for nearly a week on the islands of Rhodes, Corfu, and Evia, as Greece faces an intense heatwave. Over 20,000 people have been evacuated from Rhodes, a popular tourist destination. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and neighboring countries like Sicily and Algeria are also battling wildfires.
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- Photos: Wildfires in Greece, Italy, Tunisia and Algeria The New York Times
- Firefighting plane crashes with two on board on Greek island CNN
- We must continue to support Greece The Telegraph
- Greece fires: Satellite images and maps show extent of damage BBC
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