WORLDAug 2 · 15:26 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE

Greece: fire brigade helicopters collide as wildfires spread

Two fire brigade helicopters collided in Greece as wildfires spread. One crew is safe, while the second is still being searched. Prime Minister Mitsotakis warned of 'extremely difficult' days ahead, and an expert described the situation as a 'megafire.'

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