Two Killed as Firefighting Helicopters Collide in Greece Amid Widening Wildfire Crisis

Two firefighting helicopters collided on Sunday while battling a massive wildfire northwest of Athens that has already destroyed more than 100 homes. A Greek and a Danish national died in one aircraft, while the crew of the second helicopter, one Greek and one British national, survived. Investigators are examining the cause of the crash near the Attica region.

Fire Cause Linked to Power Network Sparks

Authorities believe the blaze originated from sparks tied to a private electricity network connected to wind turbines. Two Greek nationals have been arrested on suspicion of negligence, with another suspect still being sought.

Wildfires Spread Across Southern Europe

Emergency crews worked to protect the coastal town of Megara as flames advanced, while residents in Kefalonia were evacuated overnight. In France, a fire near Carcassonne shut down a highway, and Spain continued managing reignitions after earlier blazes.

Falling Danube water levels forced Hungary to shut its only nuclear plant for the first time in over four decades, with officials warning of a critical week ahead.