Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide Mid-Air in Greece

Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while battling massive wildfires in Greece on August 3, 2026, resulting in two fatalities among the crew.

The incident occurred outside Athens as the country struggles to contain a series of summer infernos that have spread across Europe, including Spain and France.

Emergency services are continuing their efforts to control the wildfires, which have been exacerbated by record-breaking heatwaves and dry conditions across the continent.