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Tragedy struck shortly before landing: Two killed in light aircraft crash in Pieria while on ‘familiarisation flight’

According to the president of the Pieria Flying Club, the 41-year-old pilot made a low pass over the runway, then gained altitude before performing an ill-fated manoeuvre that sent the aircraft crashing to the ground

Man dies in Spata fire started by his own car, body recovered by firefighters

Fire officials say the vehicle blaze quickly spread into surrounding low vegetation near Athens, with 115 firefighters, five aircraft and crews from France and Romania battling the flames as no homes are reported threatened yet

Fire in the Vrontou area of Pieria, 46 firefighters and 19 vehicles battling the blaze – Four aircraft scrambled

Some 46 firefighters, including a ground crew from the 2nd Special Firefighting Response Unit (EMODE), along with 19 vehicles, are working to bring the blaze under control, while four aircraft have been deployed for aerial firefighting

The moment a firefighting helicopter crashes into Lake Aoos

The helicopter was operating on a wildfire burning in Grevena and went to the lake to carry out a water refill

Fire now in Parnitha: Strong firefighting forces and 4 aircraft in operation – Watch video

The fire has broken out in an area below the casino – 95 firefighters with 22 vehicles are operating – The road is closed from the level of the cable car

36 fires in the last 24 hours in the country

31 were treated immediately, at their initial stage - High fire risk for tomorrow Wednesday in Attica and 16 other areas

Fire in progress in Stenyklaro Messinia – Mobilization of strong firefighting forces

Two aircraft took off

Mitsotakis: At the Canadair Base in Elefsina – “We Must Improve, but Let’s Not Undermine the Work of the State Mechanism”

"The solution does not only come from the air; significant work needs to be done in the area of prevention," said the Prime Minister - Watch videos and see photos from his visit to the Elefsina base

Fire near houses in Dimolaki Kerateas – Message from 112

In the firefighting effort, two helicopters and an aircraft have been deployed

Night firefighting battles: Greece bought 7 new Canadair aircraft

The agreement with Canada for the DHC 515 - The aircraft has 7,000-liter water tanks, perform water pickups in 14 seconds, and operate even in 5 Beaufort winds

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