A Canadian aircraft used to battle bush fires in Australia crashed in southern New South Wales on Thursday, killing three firefighters from the United States.
Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Australia wrote on Twitter: “Deeply saddened to learn of the death of three people in the crash of a C130 fire fighting aircraft, northeast of Cooma in NSW earlier today. My deepest condolences to the loved ones, friends, and colleagues of those who have lost their lives. Such a terrible tragedy.”
