Two crew members were killed when two firefighting helicopters collided in Greece, while a British pilot survived the crash, according to reports. The helicopters were involved in efforts to combat wildfires, though further details about the circumstances of the collision were not provided.
Other reports located the incident west of Athens, an area affected by Greece’s continuing wildfire response. The crash occurred as aircraft and emergency services were being used to contain fires and protect communities at risk.
The deaths highlighted the dangers faced by crews working in difficult conditions during wildfire operations. The incident also came amid a wider period of severe wildfire activity across Europe, with Greece among the countries confronting heightened fire risks.
Wildfire conditions were also being reported elsewhere on the continent, including France, where evacuation orders remained in place according to related coverage. The developments underscored the continuing strain on emergency responders as authorities worked to control fires and safeguard residents.