# In blazing Greece, anger grows among residents forced to evacuate

https://mins.news/en/item/12263

- France 24, 2026-08-03 08:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/in-blazing-greece-anger-grows-among-residents-forced-to-evacuate

> Greece is confronting an increasingly severe wildfire disaster after destructive fires swept across the country for a week. The situation was made worse by a deadly mid-air collision involving two firefighting helicopters. Blazes have broken out in many areas, including one only 70 kilometres from Athens. Numerous residents have been forced to leave, while countless homes have been damaged or destroyed, fueling growing anger among those evacuated.

## Related coverage

- [Wildfires rage across Greece, threatening homes](https://mins.news/en/video/13396) — Guardian News, 2026-08-03
- [Greece: Firefighting helicopters collide as wildfires spread](https://mins.news/en/item/12054) — DW, 2026-08-02
- [Firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Greece battles wildfires](https://mins.news/en/item/12036) — Al Jazeera, 2026-08-02