Helicopters and firefighters fight fast-moving wildfire near Athens

Firefighters and helicopters are battling a fast-moving wildfire west of Athens. The fire is being fueled by strong winds.

A helicopter collision occurred during the firefighting operation in the Psatha area of the Attica region. According to The National UAE, two crew members from one helicopter were killed, while two crew members from the other helicopter were found with minor injuries and two others were pulled unconscious from the wreckage and taken to hospital.

The incident is part of a larger wildfire issue in Europe, which has experienced record-breaking heatwaves and little rain. Several wildfires have broken out in Greece after a period of relative calm.

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