Firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Greece battles wildfires
Summary
Two firefighting helicopters collided near Athens while fighting wildfires that have destroyed homes and forced evacuations in Greece. Wildfires continue to affect several European countries after a summer of very hot and dry weather.Key Facts
- Two Bell helicopters crashed in midair near Athens while combating a fire, with four crew members aboard.
- One helicopter exploded and fell to the ground; search and rescue teams responded to find the crews.
- Nearly 500 firefighters, along with help from France and Romania, are working to control multiple wildfires in Greece.
- The wildfires have destroyed over 10,000 hectares of land and damaged more than 100 homes.
- A man was arrested on suspicion of starting a wildfire on the Greek island of Kefalonia.
- Fires in France and Spain showed signs of slowing down but some flare-ups remain.
- Hungary’s only nuclear power plant shut down due to low water levels in the Danube River caused by drought.
- The drought and heatwave are causing challenges across Europe, including water restrictions in many areas.
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