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Plane battling huge Portugal wildfire has crashed - local media Waterbombing plane fighting huge wildfire crashes in central Portugal
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A waterbombing plane fighting the huge wildfire in central Portugal has crashed, according to local media reports A waterbomber plane fighting the huge wildfire in central Portugal has crashed, according to local media reports. The Canadair plane came down in Louriceira in Pedrogao Grande, where the fire is at its most fierce.
The Canadair plane came down in Louriceira in Pedrogao Grande, where the fire is at its most fierce. The area is near the border with the municipality of Gois, Publico reports.
There have been no confirmed reports yet of casualties. An Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica (INEM) helicopter is on its way to the scene, TVI reports, as cited by Publico.
An Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica (INEM) helicopter is on its way to the scene, TVI reports, cited by Publico. There have been no confirmed reports of casualties.
The National Civil Protection Authority has confirmed that the plane crashed, according to Lusa. The plane went down between Picha and Ouzenda, Observador reported. The area is near the border with the municipality of Gois, Publico reports.
According to the TSF, Canadair usually have two crew on board in firefighting operations. According to TSF, Canadair usually have two crew on board in firefighting operations.
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The fire started on Saturday and continues to burn as emergency services battle the wildfire which left 64 dead. Emergency services are continuing to battle the wildfire which began Saturday and has so far left 64 dead.
There are 17 aircraft and four helicopters involved in the fight against the blaze, according to Publico. There are 17 planes and four helicopters involved in the fight against the blaze, according to Publico.
The Spanish Air Force has confirmed on Twitter that the plane is not part of their operations.