In Griechenland wüten Waldbrände nahe Megara und Porto Germeno, wobei über 10.000 Hektar Wald zerstört wurden. Zwei Löschhubschrauber kollidierten bei Psatha, wobei zwei Insassen starben. Insgesamt stieg die Zahl der Todesopfer auf fünf. Ein Mann wurde wegen Brandstiftung auf Kefalonia festgenommen.
Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air in Greece near Psatha, killing a Greek coordinator and a Danish pilot, while battling major wildfires. This incident adds to a series of firefighter deaths as Greece and Europe grapple with extensive blazes and challenging conditions, with Spain's efforts hampered by sanctions.
Bei der Bekämpfung von Waldbränden in Griechenland stießen nahe Athen zwei Löschhubschrauber zusammen, wobei zwei Einsatzkräfte ums Leben kamen. Die Brände haben über 12.000 Hektar Land zerstört, und es gab Festnahmen wegen Brandstiftung. Auch in Frankreich wüteten Waldbrände, wobei die Lage nahe Bordeaux und an der Côte d’Azur sich stabilisierte.
Greek police arrested a 26-year-old man in Athens for the homicide of 38-year-old British national Elisabeth-Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase last month. The suspect confessed and faces charges including intentional homicide and robbery.
Two people, a Greek and a Danish national, died when their firefighting helicopter collided with another carrying a Briton and a Greek, who survived, while battling wildfires west of Athens. Investigations into the crash and fire causes are ongoing, with two arrests made for negligence.
Die griechische Polizei hat den Mord an einer 38-jährigen Britin in Athen aufgeklärt. Ein 26-jähriger Afghane gestand die Tat, nachdem ihre Leiche in einem Koffer gefunden und ihre Bankkarten benutzt worden waren.
Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while battling a wind-driven wildfire west of Athens, killing two crew members. The incident highlights the severe dangers of Europe's escalating wildfire crisis, which is forcing mass evacuations across Greece, France, and Spain.
Greek police arrested a 26-year-old man, identified as an Afghan national, who confessed to the homicide of a 38-year-old British woman, Elisabeth-Jane Ross. Her body was found in a suitcase in an abandoned Athens building on July 18. The suspect also used her bank cards.
Two pilots died in a helicopter collision west of Athens as Greece battles massive wildfires intensified by gale-force winds, destroying over 100 homes. This crisis unfolds as Europe faces widespread climate-driven blazes, prompting evacuations and stretching emergency services across multiple countries.
Angesichts zahlreicher Waldbrände in Griechenland, insbesondere nahe Athen, warnt das Auswärtige Amt Reisende vor Gefahren. Es empfiehlt, Notfallbenachrichtigungen zu aktivieren, sich über die Lage zu informieren und Anweisungen der Behörden zu folgen.
Two firefighting helicopters collided midair near Athens while battling a wind-driven wildfire, killing two crew members. This incident is part of a wider wildfire crisis across Europe, exacerbated by heatwaves and drought, also affecting river levels and power generation.
Hai trực thăng chữa cháy va chạm trên không khi tham gia dập lửa ở tây Athens, Hy Lạp, khiến một chiếc bốc cháy và rơi làm hai người thiệt mạng. Vụ việc xảy ra trong bối cảnh Hy Lạp đối mặt nhiều đám cháy rừng do thời tiết cực đoan.
Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire west of Athens, Greece, resulting in the deaths of one Greek and one Danish crew member. Two other crew members, one Greek and one British national, were recovered alive amidst ongoing evacuations due to strong winds.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Athens following the discovery of 28-year-old Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross's body in a suitcase in Kypseli. Police identified Ross via fingerprints and the suspect confessed after video analysis, facing charges including manslaughter and robbery.
Wildfires continue to rage in Greece, forcing evacuations near Athens and on Crete, while blazes in France and Spain show signs of easing. Bordeaux wine producers face an early, difficult harvest due to extreme heat and drought, as Europe experiences record temperatures impacting agriculture and increasing health risks.
Wildfires rage across Greece, particularly near Athens and on Crete, forcing evacuations and prompting maximum alert. Meanwhile, France and Spain see some improvement in fire control, though Bordeaux wine producers face drought challenges, and some Spanish residents remain displaced.
Gale-force winds intensified wildfires in Greece's Attica region, forcing new evacuations near Megara and Porto Germeno. Meanwhile, France's massive Gironde megafire remained contained but active, with thousands displaced, while Spain's major blazes finally stopped advancing, highlighting Europe's climate crisis.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Athens over the death of Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, whose body was found in a suitcase in Kypseli on July 18. Police identified the suspect through video footage, and he reportedly confessed to the crime.
Two helicopters collided and crashed while battling a wildfire west of Athens, Greece. Four crew members were recovered from the crash site near Psatha, with two found unconscious, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. Gale-force winds had hindered firefighting efforts.
Bei Löscharbeiten westlich von Athen sind zwei Löschhubschrauber zusammengestoßen und abgestürzt. Während die Piloten des einen Hubschraubers überlebten, ist das Schicksal der Besatzung des zweiten Hubschraubers nach dessen Explosion in der Luft unklar.
A 26-year-old man has confessed to killing Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens. Greek police arrested him on suspicion of manslaughter, robbery, and weapons offences after identifying him through investigations.
Die griechische Feuerwehr kämpft weiterhin gegen großflächige Waldbrände, insbesondere westlich von Athen am Kithairon-Gebirge. Starker Wind erschwert die Löscharbeiten, während 13 Personen wegen fahrlässiger Brandstiftung festgenommen wurden. Mehr als 12.000 Hektar Land sind zerstört, und drei Feuerwehrleute kamen ums Leben.
Starke Waldbrände wüten westlich von Athen und auf dem Peloponnes, was zur Evakuierung mehrerer Ortschaften wie Alepochori, Psatha und Zachouli führte. Rund 500 Feuerwehrleute, unterstützt von Kräften aus Rumänien und Frankreich, kämpfen gegen die Flammen, die bereits 5000 Hektar Land verbrannt haben und durch starke Winde erschwert werden.
Westlich von Athen kämpft die griechische Feuerwehr mit internationaler Unterstützung gegen einen großflächigen Waldbrand am Kithairon-Gebirge. Starke Winde erschweren die Löscharbeiten, während das Feuer sich Megara nähert. Mehrere Orte wurden evakuiert; bis zu 200 Häuser könnten zerstört sein. 13 Personen wurden wegen fahrlässiger Brandstiftung festgenommen.
