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Helicopter crashes during Australia bushfire operation
SYDNEY, Nov 13, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – A helicopter crashed while being used to
fight a bushfire in the northern Australian state of Queensland on Wednesday,
a fire service official told AFP.
“We’re aware that the helicopter crashed during waterbombing operations at
the Pechey fire today,” the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service
spokesperson said.
“We are currently looking for further clarification regarding the pilot’s
condition.”
The state’s fire and ambulance services were responding to the incident.
BSS/AFP/FI/ 1122 hrs