Firefighting helicopters collide in Greece amid European wildfire crisis
Summary
Two Greek firefighting helicopters crashed while fighting a wildfire west of Athens, killing two crew members and injuring two others. The fire, driven by strong winds, forced evacuations and caused serious challenges for firefighters battling the blaze and others in Greece and Europe.Key Facts
- Two Bell helicopters collided over Psatha, west of Athens, during firefighting efforts.
- Four crew members were onboard; two died (one Greek, one Danish), two survived (one Greek, one British).
- The wildfire started near Agios Vasileios and spread toward Porto Germeno and forested mountains.
- Strong winds made firefighting difficult and forced evacuations of coastal communities.
- Nearly 500 firefighters and 23 aircraft have been fighting the fire, but wind limited water collection flights.
- Evacuations occurred in several areas, including Kandili, Agia Skepi, and Toutouli.
- Wildfires are a growing problem across Europe, with 2025 being the worst fire year on record.
- Scientists link worsening wildfire conditions to human-caused climate change, which makes fires more likely and severe.
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