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A 51-year-old SBS bus captain helped put out a Lamborghini fire at Holland Road by using the bus's fire extinguisher. The bus captain, Zhang Zhipeng, received basic firefighting training as part of his skills training.
Greek firefighters have largely brought wildfires west of Athens under control, but warn that the situation remains critical due to hot midday temperatures. The fire department plans to deploy up to 30 firefighting aircraft and helicopters to combat the blazes.
A deadly helicopter crash occurred in Greece while battling a massive wildfire near Athens, killing two people as emergency teams continued to fight destructive blazes spreading across parts of Europe.
Two firefighting helicopters collided and crashed in Greece near Athens while battling a massive wildfire. One crew member has been rescued, and another is still missing.
Madrid Wildfire Remains Contained Overnight, Madrid and Avila Residents Return Home
The Madrid wildfire has remained contained overnight, with firefighters working to consolidate the fire's perimeter and ensure its favorable evolution. Residents in Madrid and Avila have begun returning home after being evacuated.
Spain is grappling with major wildfires that have forced over 70,000 people to evacuate their homes. The fires have been raging for a week, with temperatures expected to reach 40C in some regions in the coming days.
Three firefighters died and two were injured while fighting wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border. The U.S. Wildland Fire Service reported the incident on Sunday.