Greece battles massive wildfires as two firefighting helicopters collide FAST-MOVING

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• [● 4 SOURCES] The helicopters performed between 10 and 32 water drops, delivering about 80 tonnes of water. (ISU operational reports)
• [● 3 SOURCES] Vegetation fires broke out in the localities of Berzasca and Sichevița in Caraș‑Severin on 31 July 2026. (ISU Caraș‑Severin reports)
• [● 3 SOURCES] The fires affected approximately 45–50 hectares of dry vegetation. (ISU and emergency services)
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The fires were fueled by dry vegetation and high temperatures, but did not reach the forest floor. (ISU statements)
• [● 2 SOURCES] Additional resources from neighboring counties and volunteer fire units were mobilized. (ISU operational reports)
• [● 3 SOURCES] Two Black Hawk helicopters equipped with Bambi Bucket systems were deployed to the fire sites. (Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (ISU) Caraș‑Severin)
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 42 military firefighters and 30 forest‑work personnel participated in ground operations. (ISU Caraș‑Severin)
• [● 25 SOURCES] About 300 people were evacuated by sea from Porto Germeno. (multiple articles)
• [● 19 SOURCES] Three firefighters died in the blaze. (new)
• [● 3 SOURCES] A wildfire broke out near Porto Germeno, Greece, on Friday, July 31 2026. (multiple articles)
• [● 21 SOURCES] Approximately 2,500 people were evacuated in France's Var department as the fire spread there. (existing)
• [● 30 SOURCES] Strong winds of up to 130 km/h created three fire fronts and hampered firefighting. (existing)