Helicopter Collision Greece Wildfires Sends Firefighting Chopper Ablaze

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A dramatic helicopter collision Greece wildfires erupted yesterday as two firefighting aircraft tangled mid‑air over the Peloponnese, sending one into a flaming inferno. Witnesses reported a sudden whine as rotors clipped, followed by an explosion of fire. The Ministry of Climate Crisis confirmed that ↓ 1 helicopter was lost, crippling the aerial response that had already been stretched thin by weeks of relentless blazes. Reuters cited satellite data showing the fire’s spread accelerated after the crash.

“We are assessing the full impact on ground crews,” a senior official told reporters.

Authorities scrambled to redirect remaining assets while local communities feared the loss could fuel further devastation. The incident underscores how Greece’s emergency services, still grappling with the aftereffects of the pandemic, face mounting operational strain. AP News noted that similar mid‑air mishaps have prompted EU calls for stricter safety protocols.