The horror of Australia's bushfire season is again apparent with confirmation three US residents were killed in a firefighting air tanker crash in southern NSW.
"Our thoughts and prayers and heartfelt condolences go to their families." Ms Berejiklian said in a press conference.
Deeply saddened to learn of the death of 3 people in the crash of a C130 fire fighting aircraft, north east of Cooma in NSW earlier today. My deepest condolences to the loved ones, friends and colleagues of those who have lost their lives. Such a terrible tragedy.NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has indicated there is currently no firm evidence to indicate what caused the accident.
“The firefighting fraternity, as we keep saying, is a tight-knit family, a fairly small family, and the crew on board were well known, not just to their colleagues here in Australia."
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