Greece: fire brigade helicopters collide as wildfires spread

Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a wildfire west of Athens, Greece, as the country faces spreading blazes on multiple fronts. Each of the involved aircraft was carrying a two-person crew, and an active search-and-rescue operation is currently underway. While the crew of one helicopter is reported to be safe, the status and search for the second crew continue.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has warned the public of "extremely difficult" days ahead as the fires push deeper into the Athens region. Additionally, an expert monitoring the crisis has described the current situation as a "megafire," underscoring the severity and scale of the ongoing emergency.