The aircraft were Bell helicopters operating over the Psatha area west of Athens, each with a two-person crew.
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Read the full report at CBS NewsMore than 70 wildfires have broken out in Greece since Friday. While racing to put out the flames, two firefighter helicopters collided, killing two of the crew members. Holly Williams reports.
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WorldPingWater-dropping planes swooped over a major wildfire west of Athens, a day after a midair collision between two firefighting helicopters killed two crew members…
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