2 firefighting helicopters collide midair near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages
Summary
Two firefighting helicopters in Greece collided while fighting a wildfire near Athens, causing one to crash and leaving four crew members injured. Strong winds have made fighting fires difficult in Greece, France, and Spain, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate as wildfires continue to burn across Europe.Key Facts
- Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided midair near Athens; one crashed.
- Four crew members were rescued; two were unconscious after the crash.
- Strong winds have pushed wildfires deeper into areas around Athens and western Attica.
- Fires in France have led to the evacuation of 224,000 people, with over 3,000 firefighters involved.
- Spain also faces large wildfires, but its major fires stopped advancing recently.
- Europe had its worst wildfire year in 2025, burning over 10,000 square kilometers.
- Climate change has increased the chance of extreme fire-weather conditions in Europe.
- Greece evacuated hundreds of people by sea as fires blocked roads in coastal communities.
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