2 firefighting helicopters collide near Athens and 1 crashes; search and rescue operation underway

"Forces were immediately mobilized for a search and rescue operation for the crews, which is underway," the announcement by Greece's fire department read. Europe struggles with record-breaking summer heat as wildfires ravage Greece, France and Spain causing mass evacuations. ATHENS, Greece (AP) — 2 firefighting helicopters collide near Athens and 1 crashes; search and rescue operation underway.