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Fires: two Canadair CL-415 aircraft returned from Lebanon

They had left yesterday afternoon from Rome-Ciampino

The two Canadair CL-415 planes took off yesterday from Rome-Ciampino to Lebanon, where extensive fires are affecting the country, were forced to return to Italy due to adverse weather conditions encountered during the trip.The return was essential in order not to endanger the safety of crews and aircraft.In the meantime the changing weather and climate conditions are making the situation of fires possible...

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Rome, Italy, 10/16/2019 11:36
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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