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Australia: helicopter crashes during firefighting operation

The state of emergency and evacuations are continuing

Today a firefighting helicopter crashed while it was operating to extinguish the flames in Australia (see AVIONEWS). The incident occurred in Pechey, near Toowoomba, and fortunately there are no victims, but the pilot was injured and was hospitalized.The mayor of Toowoomba, Paul Antonio, informed the commander of his closeness. Meanwhile, evacuations from homes continue for residents and one of them...

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Toowoomba, Australia, 11/13/2019 10:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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