Australian Firefighting Helicopters Crash in Greece, Causing Devastating Consequences Greece has been battling a severe fire season this year, with wildfires ravaging the country's dry landscape.
Despite international aid pouring in to help contain the blazes, tragedy struck last week when two Australian made firefighting helicopters collided over the village of Mandra, killing both pilots on board.
The incident occurred around 11 am local time on Tuesday as a pair of Bell 214B aircraft were being used to drop water and fire retardants on a stubborn wildfire in the Evia region.