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Water-dropping aircraft take off to tackle major Greek wildfire, after 2 killed in crash
Five water-dropping aircraft and helicopters deployed Monday to combat a major wildfire near Athens, Greece, following a midair collision that killed two crew members. The fire, sparked by a faulty power line, forced evacuations and led to arrests of individuals involved in the electricity project. Easing winds raised hopes for containing the blaze, but authorities warned of ongoing wildfire risks in the region.
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