Fire Spread Deeper into Athens Region The collision of two firefighting helicopters west of Athens on Tuesday is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of Greece's worsening wildfire crisis.
The incident is not an isolated accident but rather a symptom of a broader systemic failure that has left the country's emergency responders woefully unprepared for the infernos raging across the countryside.
Greece's Prime Minister has warned of "extremely difficult" days ahead, but his words ring hollow when considering the lack of investment in firefighting infrastructure and personnel.