Helicopter Collision Kills Two Firefighters | Europe News

Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air over Greece, killing two crew members—one Greek, one Danish—while battling a deadly wildfire fueled by 100-kph winds. The crash brings Greece’s fire-related death toll to five, with three firefighters already lost earlier in Crete and the Peloponnese. The aircraft, leased from Australia, have been grounded as authorities investigate; meanwhile, hundreds of firefighters continue battling blazes amid warnings of arson and extreme weather. Prime Minister calls it “extremely difficult days.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7552a07143443f0c