3 U.S. Firefighters Killed In Plane Crash In Australia Are Identified

Three US firefighters, all military veterans, were killed in a bushfire-related air tanker crash near Canberra, Australia. They worked for Coulson Aviation, which was assisting in battling the ongoing bushfires in New South Wales. Despite recent rain, rising temperatures and winds have reignited fires. Over 30 people have died in the bushfires. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the crash, and Coulson Aviation has grounded its large aircraft as a precaution.

Who were the three American firefighters killed in the bushfires?

What type of aircraft were the firefighters using when they crashed?

What was the role of Coulson Aviation in the bushfire situation?

What factors contributed to the resurgence of bushfires after recent rainstorms?

What is the Australian Transport Safety Bureau currently investigating?