WORLDAug 2 · 14:42 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy ELENA BECATOROS and THOMAS ADAMSON, Associated Press

2 firefighting helicopters collide midair near Athens as Europe’s wildfire emergency rages

Two firefighting helicopters collided midair near Athens while battling a wildfire, causing one to crash. The incident highlights Europe’s escalating wildfire emergency, with Greece, France, and Spain facing severe fires, evacuations, and climate change-linked risks.

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