Two helicopter pilots—one Danish and one Greek—died in a crash in Greece while battling a wildfire. The incident occurred as both helicopters were engaged in efforts to extinguish the blaze. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed the nationalities of the deceased crew members in a statement. Details surrounding the cause of the crash are currently under investigation, though it happened during active firefighting operations. The tragedy highlights the dangers faced by emergency personnel combating increasingly frequent and intense wildfires, particularly during the summer months in Greece. This incident adds to the challenges of containing the ongoing wildfires across the country.

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