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Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide Near Athens as Greek Wildfires Rage

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•Two firefighting helicopters collided west of Athens, killing two of four crew members, according to The Guardian and Al Jazeera.
•Gale-force winds are spreading wildfires across multiple fronts in Greece and hampering aerial firefighting efforts.
•Dozens of homes have been damaged or destroyed, and three other firefighters died earlier in the week.
•Greece's Prime Minister warned of extremely difficult days ahead as the fire crisis continues.
•Wildfires are also affecting France and Spain, prompting mass evacuations across southern Europe.

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2 firefighting helicopters collide midair near Athens as Europe’s wildfire emerg...

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Two helicopters collide outside Athens as Greece battles to control wildfires

The Guardian

Two helicopters collide mid-air while tackling wildfires in Greece

Al Jazeera

Helicopters and firefighters fight fast-moving wildfire near Athens

Euronews

2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe's wildfire...

PBS NewsHour

Fire spread deeper into Athens region

France24

Firefighting helicopters collide, killing two, as Greece battles wildfires

Al Jazeera

Greece's wildfires worsen as strong winds spread blazes

France24

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