Greece wildfire helicopter collision kills two

On August 2, 2026, two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while battling a massive wildfire in Greece, killing two crew members (a Greek and a Danish national) and injuring none on the other helicopter. The collision occurred near Psatha in the Greece — Attica region. The wildfire, which started in Greece — Boeotia and spread to Greece — Attica, has destroyed over 100 homes and forced evacuations, including on the island of Greece — Cephalonia. Greek authorities arrested two nationals on suspicion of negligence related to the fire's cause, reportedly sparked by conductors on a private electricity transmission network. The fire threatened the town of Greece — Megara, and more than 10,000 hectares may have been destroyed. Separately, Europe faces widespread wildfires and drought, with Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant shut down due to low Danube water levels, and Serbia's hydropower output reduced to 20%.