Three days of mourning for pilots killed fighting fires in Evia
Greece's defence ministry has confirmed two Greek air force pilots died when their plane crashed while fighting fires on the island of Evia.
The Greek defence ministry has declared a three-day period of mourning in the armed forces for the pilots who lost their lives fighting fires over Evia.
They have been named as 34-year-old Commander Christos Moulas and his co-pilot, 27-year-old Pericles Stefanidis.
Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said they lost their lives "in the line of duty... while attempting to protect the lives and property of citizens, as well as the environment of our country".
"Our thoughts are with their families and colleagues, to whom we extend our most sincere condolences."
Source:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-66287208