Greece Wildfire Helicopter Crash
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Two pilots died when their helicopters collided while fighting a wildfire west of Athens, Greece. The incident occurred near Psatha, with one helicopter's crew surviving with injuries. Approximately 500 firefighters continue to battle the uncontrolled blaze.
Two pilots killed in helicopter crash during wildfire fight in Greece
- Two pilots, one Danish and one Greek, died when their helicopters collided while fighting a wildfire in Greece. - Their deaths bring the total fatalities from recent wildfires to five. - The collision occurred west of Athens, where a large fire has destroyed over 10,000 hectares.
Two dead, two injured in helicopter collision while fighting Greek wildfires
- Two people died and two were injured when two contracted helicopters collided mid-air while fighting a wildfire in Greece. - The deceased include the Danish pilot of one helicopter and the Greek co-…
Two dead in helicopter crash during Athens wildfire fight
- Two firefighting helicopters collided and crashed west of Athens, killing two crew members. - The second helicopter's crew survived with injuries, while the first helicopter's pilot and co-pilot di…
Two helicopters collide fighting wildfire in Greece; four injured
- Two helicopters collided while battling a wildfire near Psatha, Greece, injuring four crew members. - The helicopters, contracted by the Fire Service, were operating in adverse weather conditions wi…
Wildfire West of Athens Remains Out of Control; 500 Firefighters on Scene
- Approximately 500 firefighters are battling a large wildfire west of Athens, Greece. - The fire continues to rage out of control. - The military, volunteers, and heavy equipment are assisting the em…
European Firefighters Battle Major Wildfire Near Athens
- Hundreds of firefighters, including teams from Romania and France, are battling a major wildfire near Athens, Greece. - While the situation has eased slightly in Spain and Turkey, the Greek fire rem…
