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Photos show destruction from wildfires in Greece as blazes take hold in Europe and parts of the US

Wildfires intensify across Greece and parts of the US, leading to a fatal midair collision involving firefighting aircraft.

By · Published August 6, 2026 at 17:42 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026 at 22:27 UTC

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Source diversity sample: The Daily Beast · euronews.com · AP News · Click2Houston · The Jerusalem Post.

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The brief

According to The Daily Beast, a midair collision between two firefighting helicopters in Greece resulted in two deaths. AP News released photos showing destruction caused by ongoing wildfires across Greece, while euronews.com and Click2Houston reported that crews are struggling to contain blazes on the outskirts of Athens. Coverage emphasizes the environmental strain of these fires, noting that teams are attempting to gain control before an expected return of high temperatures and winds.

While AP News confirms that blazes are active in both Europe and parts of the US, the specific US locations are not identified in the current reporting. The Jerusalem Post mentions an Israeli tech company working on collision prevention technology, though reporting does not establish a link between this technology and the specific aircraft involved in the Greece collision. Firefighters remain focused on the Athens periphery to prevent further spread.

Coverage does not yet specify the total number of active fires or the full extent of the damage across the affected regions.

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What is the current status of the wildfires in Greece?

Firefighters are working to contain blazes on the outskirts of Athens before predicted shifts in temperature and wind occur.

What happened to the firefighting helicopters?

Two helicopters collided midair in Greece, resulting in two deaths.

Are these wildfires limited to Greece?

No, coverage notes that blazes have also taken hold in parts of the United States.

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Greece Wildfires Athens Aviation Safety

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