EU support with firefighters for countries facing increased risk of fires

The European Union is preparing for the increased risk of fires in the coming summer months. As the Commission announced today, “the EU has already set up teams of firefighters and aircraft to help European countries that may be hit by fires and this year.” Specifically, during July and August, nearly 650 firefighters from 14 European countries will be strategically placed in basic high -risk locations in France, Greece, Portugal and Spain. In addition, 22 firefighting aircraft and 4 helicopters will be parked in 10 Member States to intervene in case of need. Coordinated and co -financed through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, these resources will help mitigate the risks and allow a faster and stronger crisis. These media are added to national capabilities. In particular, four medium -sized airplanes will be available in Greece and two light planes in Cyprus. France will be allocated four medium -sized airplanes and a helicopter in Croatia, Italy […]
Source: News Beast

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