Greece Battles Raging Wildfires After Collision Between Firefighting Helicopters Kills Two
According to the national fire and rescue service of Greece, around 220 agro-forest fires have broken out across the country since July 27.
Greece is currently battling a series of wildfires, exacerbated by strong winds that have made firefighting operations extremely challenging. The incident took a tragic turn on August 2, 2026, when two firefighting helicopters collided midair, killing two crew members – a Greek and a Danish national. Nearly 500 firefighters have been deployed to combat the advancing blazes, with a high-risk warning in place for areas surrounding Athens until at least Tuesday.
Evacuations have already been carried out in the Porto Germeno seaside resort, with around 220 fires reported across the country since July 27. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis commended the efforts of frontline responders but acknowledged the daunting task they face due to the harsh weather conditions.
Brief written by urgent.news from Time's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
