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UPDATED: Three people are dead after a plane crashed en route to a NWT wildfire
NWT Fire has confirmed that the three individuals on board a plane responding to a North West Territories wildfire are dead after the aircraft crashed on Wednesday.
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CBC News
· Jun 25, 2026
3 dead in plane crash near Fort Simpson, N.W.T., fire officials confirm
N.W.T. Fire extended its condolences to the families of three people who have been confirmed dead following a plane crash near Fort Simpson on Wednesday evening. The plane involved was responding to a wildfire, when it crashed about 50 kilometres from the N.W.T. community.
The Independent
· Jul 10, 2026
Four Britons feared dead as wildfires spread near Spanish holiday destination
At least 11 people have died and 19 are missing after a wildfire took hold in Almería province
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· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jun 28, 2026
WATCH: Eleven People Killed in Plane Crash in Northeastern France, Officials say | Dawn News English
At least 11 people have been killed in a plane crash in northeastern France, according to local authorities. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as officials launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. The crash has renewed attention on aviation safety and accident investigations in Europe. Authorities are expected to examine flight data, weather conditions, and aircraft maintenance records as they work to establish what led to the tragedy. Watch Dawn News English for the latest updates on this developing story and other global news. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #france #planecrash #breakingnews #aviation #europe #globalnews #airsafety #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
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· Jul 4, 2026
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