The EU pre-positions 556 firefighters and assembles a rescEU fleet for enhanced wildfire preparedness in 2024.

The EU is enhancing its wildfire preparedness for the 2024 season by pre-positioning 556 firefighters from 12 countries across key locations like France, Greece, Portugal, and Spain. Additionally, the EU has assembled a rescEU fleet of 28 airplanes and 4 helicopters stationed in 10 Member States to support local fire brigades, mitigating wildfire impacts on lives, homes, and the environment. This showcases the EU's solidarity in addressing such crises.

May 14, 2024
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