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Firefighting Helicopters Collide in Greece, Killing Two

Two Killed as Firefighting Helicopters Collide in Greece The collision of two firefighting helicopters on Sunday in Greece has resulted in the loss of two lives, highlighting the dire situation facing Europe's wildfire efforts.

Greek and Danish crew members were among those killed while battling to contain the flames. The incident underscores the scale of the continent's struggle against devastating wildfires.

This year's fires have forced nearly a third of a million people from their homes in France and Spain alone. Entire communities have been uprooted, with residents displaced at the height of summer.

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