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Greek Firefighting Helicopters Collide Near Athens as Wildfires Rage
Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided mid-air near Athens on August 2, with at least one crashing to the ground, as Greece and other European nations battle severe wildfires fueled by record heat. The incident occurred as Greek firefighters struggled to contain multiple blazes, including one that forced evacuations and another that triggered military ammunition explosions. Elsewhere, France, Spain, Hungary, and Serbia are also dealing with fire or drought-related emergencies.