In blazing Greece, anger grows among residents forced to evacuate

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Greece is experiencing severe wildfires causing widespread destruction and mass evacuations, including areas near Athens. The crisis was worsened by a fatal mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters, raising concerns about rescue operations amid ongoing fires.

Greece is facing a growing wildfire catastrophe after a week of destructive blazes across the country was compounded by a deadly mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters. Fires have sparked across the country, including just seventy kilometres from Athens, forcing many residents to flee as countless homes were damaged or destroyed.