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    EU provides vital aid to fight wildfires in Mediterranean region

    npsBy nps29 July 2023 No Comments2 Mins Read
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    EU provides vital aid to fight wildfires in Mediterranean region

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    (BRUSSELS) – As several countries grapple with rapidly spreading wildfires, the EU has stepped in to reinforce firefighting efforts and provide much-needed support to the affected communities.

    Over 490 firefighters and 9 firefighting planes have been deployed to Greece and Tunisia since 18 July, the Commission said Wednesday.

    The two Mediterranean countries have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and the EU has swiftly replied:

    • 10 countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Italy, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Serbia) are contributing to the EU Civil Protection Mechanism’s response to the wildfires in Greece. In total, over 490 firefighters and 7 planes have been deployed to different areas of the country. One EU Liaison Officer is supporting the coordination of operations in Greece and the EU’s Copernicus satellite mapping is providing damage assessment on several areas in the Attica region and Rhodes.
    • 2 Canadairs from the rescEU reserve hosted by Spain are being deployed to northwest Tunisia.

    The wildfires, fuelled by dry weather conditions and high temperatures are posing a severe threat to lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems across the Mediterranean. In response, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism shows once again that it is a key instrument of solidarity and cooperation among EU Member States and beyond during emergencies.

    Part of the EU’s wildfire response, the ‘rescEU’ transitional fleet includes: 10 medium amphibious aircraft (Canadair type), 14 lighter aircraft (air tractor/fireboss type) and 4 medium/heavy lift helicopters.

    rescEU comes as a complement to the EU Civil Protection Pool, which counts today with 4 medium amphibious aircraft (Canadair type), 5 ground forest firefighting teams without vehicles and 7 with vehicles, and 2 assessment / advisory teams.

    In addition, there are more than 400 prepositioned firefighters throughout the summer.

    To be better prepared to support Member States this wildfire season, the EU has also reinforced its Emergency Response Coordination Centre with a dedicated Wildfire support team to monitor, anticipate and early act.

    Member States can activate the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to request assistance for fighting forest fires. rescEU strengthens the EU’s Civil Protection response by having a reserve in place which is mobilised when no other national means are available.

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