2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe’s wildfire crisis rages
Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided midair while battling a wildfire west of Athens, killing two crew members. The crash halted firefighting efforts in the area, though water-dropping planes later resumed operations as wildfires continued affecting Europe.
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4 sourcesTwo die as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, French blaze changes course
Two killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe’s wildfire emergency rages
2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages
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22 sourcesGreek wildfires halted after deadly helicopter crash; French evacuees returning home
Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives
2 die when firefighting helicopters collide as Europe’s wildfire emergency rages
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3 sourcesTerrifying Video Shows Firefighter Helicopters Collide in Greece as Wildfires Devour Europe [WATCH]
Greek wildfires halted after deadly helicopter crash; French evacuees returning home
2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe’s wildfire emergency rages
2 dead after firefighting helicopters collide midair near Athens as Europe’s wildfire emergency rages
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