WorldFire spreads deeper into Athens region

Two firefighting helicopters collided while responding to a wildfire west of Athens, Greece. The Greek fire service said each aircraft had a two-person crew, prompting a search-and-rescue operation. Greece is confronting wildfires on several fronts, and the prime minister warned that the coming days would be “extremely difficult.” Dozens of homes have been damaged or destroyed, while three firefighters have died this week.

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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-02 15:12Original