2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe’s wildfire emergency rages

Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided midair on Sunday while combating a wind-driven wildfire west of Athens, resulting in two fatalities and one aircraft crashing. Strong winds pushed flames further into the Greek capital's region, necessitating new evacuations. Meanwhile, France continues to monitor a massive burning area four times the size of Paris, and major fires in Spain have ceased their advance as the broader wildfire emergency persists across Europe during this period.