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Two helicopters crash during firefighting west of Athens
A collision occurred between two helicopters while efforts were underway to extinguish wildfires near western Athens, in the Pesatha area. Rescue operations are currently ongoing to locate the crews. Greece has been battling fires for a week, which have destroyed more than 12,000 hectares of forests and agricultural land. There are warnings of severe weather conditions, including winds reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour, hindering aerial firefighting efforts. About 500 firefighters are involved in fighting the fires in the Porto Germeno area, located 70 kilometers northwest of Athens.
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