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Two pilots die in Greek air force jet crash at Athens air show
The crash at Tanagra Air Force Base triggered a massive firefighting operation involving 85 firefighters and 11 aircraft to contain a blaze sparked by the wreckage.
The crash at Tanagra Air Force Base triggered a massive firefighting operation involving 85 firefighters and 11 aircraft to contain a blaze sparked by the wreckage.
The mid-air collision occurred as crews battled wildfires on the Attica-Boeotia border amid gale-force winds. The aircraft were leased from Australia-based McDermott Aviation.
Emergency crews are battling wildfires across Southern Europe, with Greek authorities issuing air quality warnings as fires threaten urban centers. International reinforcements have been deployed to support containment efforts in Portugal and Spain amid concerns over negligence.