firefighting helicopters
Coverage of firefighting helicopters in the Nexus archive.
- In blazing Greece, anger grows among residents forced to evacuate
Greece is experiencing a severe wildfire crisis, with fires near Athens and across the country forcing residents to evacuate as homes are damaged or destroyed. A deadly mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters has compounded the disaster.
- Dangerous wildfires in Washington burn thousands of acres
Thousands of people in Washington have been evacuated as wildfires burn over 250,000 acres, with firefighters battling the blaze. In Greece, two people died after firefighting helicopters collided, according to fire officials. NBC News’ Camila Bernal reported the latest updates.
- Two helicopters collide mid-air while tackling wildfires in Greece
Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while tackling wildfires in Greece. Footage of the incident has emerged.
- 2 killed after helicopters battling Greece wildfires collide
Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided midair while battling wildfires west of Athens, resulting in one helicopter crashing. Two crew members were killed in the incident.
- A Greek and a Danish national have been killed in the firefighting helicopters’ collision near Athens, officials say
A Greek and a Danish national were killed when two firefighting helicopters collided near Athens, according to officials. The incident occurred during firefighting operations in the area.
- Horror moment 2 firefighting helicopters collide mid-air in Greece — as blazes ravage Europe
Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air in Greece while battling wildfires across Europe. Each helicopter carried two people at the time, according to the fire service.
- 2 firefighting helicopters collide midair near Athens as Europe’s wildfire emergency rages
Two firefighting helicopters collided midair near Athens while battling a wildfire, causing one to crash. The incident highlights Europe’s escalating wildfire emergency, with Greece, France, and Spain facing severe fires, evacuations, and climate change-linked risks.
- Greek firefighting helicopters in mid-air collision, four crew missing
Greek firefighting helicopters collided mid-air, leaving four crew members missing as Europe faces record-breaking summer heat. Wildfires in Greece, France, and Spain have caused mass evacuations due to extreme weather conditions.
- 2 firefighting helicopters collide near Athens and 1 crashes; search and rescue operation underway
Two firefighting helicopters collided near Athens, resulting in one crashing. A search and rescue operation is currently underway.
- Russia exploits Spain’s grounded firefighting helicopters as wildfires rage
Russia is taking advantage of Spain's grounded firefighting helicopters amid raging wildfires. Austria has implemented a strict social media ban.
- Sorrento Valley brush fire forces evacuations in San Diego
A brush fire in Sorrento Valley has forced evacuations in San Diego. Initial firefighting efforts involved two helicopters and several engines, with additional resources requested.