[eye30]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24649197

 A plane fighting bushfires in the Australian state of New South Wales has crashed, killing its pilot, as the military faced criticism for starting one of the major fires.

The water-bombing plane crashed near Ulladulla, south of Sydney.

[rustynutz]

'Tis a bit sad..... 

[Dazzler]

Yes very sad. Married with 3 kids apparently. A risky business ....

[asathorny]

Sad indeed