Two people have been confirmed dead in a tragic incident after a Canadair CL-215 plane, operated by the Greek air force, crashed. As per reports, the victims were identified as a 34-year-old commander and his 37-year-old co-pilot.

Video | Two dead after plane fighting wildfires in Greece crashes, bursts into flames

A group of residents of Tanzania are currently battling fires on Mount Kilimanjaro alongside firefighters and students. Africa’s highest mountain, the Kilimanjaro sits at 20,000 feet (6,000 metres) above sea level, and witnesses 50,000 tourists every year.

Hundreds join hands to fight fire on Africa's highest mountain - Kilimanjaro

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is continuing fire-fighting operation east of Sri Lanka on Motor Tanker New Diamond which is a Greek-owned vessel and under charter by Indian Oil Cooperation.

Oil Tanker MT New Diamond towed to safety; fire-fighting still on, no oil slick

Official Sources have told WION that the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has rescued the captain and a crew member from the burning oil-tanker MT New Diamond, that is about 37 nautical miles east of the Central Sri Lankan Coast.

Indian Coast Guard rescues captain, crew member from burning oil tanker off SL Coast

Three Indian Coast Guard ships are headed for the Central-eastern Sri lankan coast to help fight a fire on-board MT New Diamond, a Panama-flagged oil tanker. The ablaze oil-tanker is located about 36 nautical miles from the Sri lankan coast.

Crude oil carrier with 2,00,000 metric ton cargo on fire; Indian Coast Guard ships en route Sri Lankan coast for firefighting

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