VIDEO: Firefighting Aircraft Crashes in Greece Amid Forest Fires

A Canadair firefighting aircraft has crashed in Greece during operations to combat forest fires. Local media reports indicate that the incident occurred near the town of Karystos on Evia Island.

A rescue helicopter has been dispatched to the scene. According to reports, there were two pilots on board, and communication with them has been lost. It is presumed that they may have perished, but no official information has been released yet.

As previously reported, several Greek islands, including Evia, Corfu, Rhodes, and Crete, are experiencing raging forest fires, leading to the evacuation of thousands of people.