Helicopters fighting Greece wildfires collide in mid-air
Summary
Two helicopters fighting wildfires in Greece collided in mid-air, causing one to catch fire and both to crash into a ravine. Four crew members were injured, with two found unconscious, as multiple wildfires continue to spread across parts of Greece amid strong winds.Key Facts
- The helicopter collision happened about 65 km west of Athens during wildfire firefighting efforts.
- One helicopter hit the propellers of the other, which then caught fire before both crashed.
- Two of the four crew members were found unconscious; the others had minor injuries.
- Both Greek and Romanian crew members were involved and hospitalized.
- Over 500 firefighters have been working for 72 hours to control wildfires in several areas including Porto Germeno, Psatha, and Kefalonia.
- Strong winds and dry conditions are making firefighting difficult.
- Similar wildfires have affected France and Spain recently after heatwaves.
- Climate change and mild wet winters followed by hot spells have increased wildfire risks by creating more dry vegetation to burn.
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