France has requested the activation of the European Union's civil protection mechanism for extensive forest fires that have mainly affected the southwest of the country. French President Emmanuel Macron announced overnight on Friday that helicopters from Slovakia and the Czech Republic would also join the response effort. aktuality.sk ↗
The assistance is meant to reinforce firefighting efforts as the fires spread under conditions of extreme heat and strong wind. Four firefighting aircraft from Croatia and Portugal are also expected to head to France from abroad. According to available information, Black Hawk helicopters are among the deployed assets. teraz.sk ↗
The most serious situation has been reported in the Gironde department in southwestern France. Approximately 12,000 people have been evacuated from the area, and authorities are relocating a further roughly 8,000 people. Residents and holidaymakers had to leave their homes and campsites as the fires continued to spread. SITA ↗
In recent days, forest fires have also hit other parts of Western Europe, including Italy and Spain, where they have claimed victims and triggered extensive evacuations. The involvement of the European civil protection mechanism should allow France to more quickly concentrate aerial resources and bring the most critical fire hotspots under control. svet.sme.sk ↗
Helicopters from Slovakia and Czechia to help France fight wildfires
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