Ladbible X Whatsapp
  • iconNews
  • videos
  • entertainment
  • Home
  • News
    • UK News
    • US News
    • Australia
    • Ireland
    • World News
    • Weird News
    • Viral News
    • Sport
    • Technology
    • Science
    • True Crime
    • Travel
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • TV & Film
    • Netflix
    • Music
    • Gaming
    • TikTok
  • LAD Originals
    • Say Maaate to a Mate
    • Daily Ladness
    • Lad Files
    • UOKM8?
    • FreeToBe
    • Extinct
    • Citizen Reef
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube

LAD Entertainment

YouTube

LAD Stories

Submit Your Content
Plane crashes while fighting wildfires in Greece

Home> News> World News

Updated 14:29 25 Jul 2023 GMT+1Published 13:50 25 Jul 2023 GMT+1

breaking

Plane crashes while fighting wildfires in Greece

The local fire brigade confirmed the news

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

A plane fighting wildfires in Greece has crashed this afternoon (25 July), according to the local fire brigade.

The aircraft went down near two villages in the island Evia - Platanistos and Karystos.

Fire service spokesperson, Yannis Artopios, told the AFP news agency that the Canadair-type water bomber with 'at least two people on board' crashed while fighting a forest fire in the south of the island.

A plane fighting wildfires in Greece has crashed in Evia this afternoon.
EPT News

Advert

An emergency response helicopter is said to be en route to the crash site to further assess the situation.

Temperatures have risen above 40C again in parts of Greece following more night-time evacuations from fires that have raged out of control for days.

The latest evacuation orders were issued on the islands of Corfu and Evia while a blaze on the island of Rhodes continued to move inland, torching mountainous forest areas, including part of a nature reserve.

Desperate residents, many with wet towels around their necks to stave off the scorching heat, used shovels to beat back flames approaching their homes, while firefighting planes and helicopters resumed water drops at first light.

Authorities said that more than 20,000 people have been involved in evacuations on the island, mostly tourists over the weekend, when fire swept through two coastal areas on the southeast of Rhodes.

Advert

More than 3,500 people were evacuated from Rhodes on Saturday (22 July) and another 1,200 were to be evacuated from three villages - Pefki, Lindos, and Kalathos.

Greece’s fire service says that the situation could yet deteriorate further because of the expected weather.

It has been reported that 'at least two people' were on board the plane when it crashed.
EPT News

The high temperatures are set to continue, with periods as high as 45 degrees expected in some parts of the country.

The European Union has sent 500 firefighters, 100 vehicles and seven planes from 10 member states, while Turkey, Israel, Egypt and other countries have also sent help.

Advert

“For the 12th day, under extreme conditions of heat and strong winds, we are fighting non-stop on dozens of forest fire fronts… The Greek Fire Service has battled more than 500 fires - more than 50 a day,” said Vassilis Kikilias, the minister for climate crisis and civil protection.

In Athens, authorities resumed afternoon closing hours at the ancient Acropolis as part of broader measures to cope with the high heat.

EU officials have blamed climate change for the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires across the European continent, noting that 2022 was the second-worst year for wildfire damage on record after 2017.

Featured Image Credit: Twitter/@aviationbrk/EPT

Topics: News, World News, Weather, Environment

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

16 hours ago
17 hours ago
  • 16 hours ago

    Doctor shows how much medicine costs in the US compared to the UK and Australia with shocking results

    Not all healthcare systems were created equal

    News
  • 16 hours ago

    Grim searches prosecutors say alleged killer made before he 'poisoned wife's protein shakes'

    Jurors will also be shown a video of the two arguing shortly before her death

    News
  • 17 hours ago

    Police preparing for 'Trump visit to UK' as protesters vow an ‘even bigger’ response than last time he came

    The US president is unlikely to get a warm welcome

    News
  • 17 hours ago

    People raise concerns over worrying 'food noise' after using Mounjaro weight loss jabs

    Experts have revealed how to stop food noise with Mounjaro

    News
  • Helicopter crashes in horrific scenes during South Korean wildfires which have killed at least 23 people
  • Newlywed dies on honeymoon after being hit by lightning bolt while stood in sea during freak incident
  • 'First ever' footage shows terrifying reality of what a hurricane looks likes while out at sea
  • Brit, 29, who fell ill moments after getting tattoo on hen do fighting for life in coma