Two firefighting helicopters collided midair near Athens amid a fierce wildfire crisis sweeping across Europe, resulting in the deaths of two crew members. As Greece grapples with escalating wildfires that have prompted evacuations and destroyed over 100 homes, search and rescue operations are underway after the crash. The fires, exacerbated by strong winds, have led to partial evacuations in the suburbs of Athens and the island of Kefalonia. Firefighters continue to battle blazes across the country while the European wildfire emergency persists, with Greece becoming the focal point as conditions worsen in other regions. Thousands have been evacuated, and the situation remains critical as crews work tirelessly to contain the flames.