NewzOn Sunday, two firefighting helicopters collided in Greece while operating to control a major wildfire situated northwest of Athens. The incident occurred amidst severe wildfire conditions that have destroyed over 100 homes in the region and forced fresh evacuations on the tourist island of Kefalonia. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis issued warnings regarding the scale of the fires.
The broader European region has experienced extensive devastation from wildfires, placing significant strain on emergency response forces. The collision highlights the hazardous operating conditions faced by aerial firefighting units deployed to combat multiple expanding blazes across Greece.
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