Greece: fire brigade helicopters collide as wildfires spread

The crew of one of the helicopters is reported to be safe but the search for the second is ongoing. Prime Minister Mitsotakis has warned of "extremely difficult" days ahead while on expert has referred to a "megafire."

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Greece: fire brigade helicopters collide as wildfires spread

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