Eu Continues To Mobilize Support To Tackle Forest Fire Emergencies

EU Civil Protection Mechanism Coordinates Wildfire Response in Europe

EU Planes, Helicopters Combat Wildfires

Amidst widespread wildfires affecting multiple European countries, the EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) is coordinating a 24/7 response to channel support to affected areas.

Currently, four rescEU reserve airplanes from Cyprus and Germany are operating in North Macedonia, with an additional helicopter on standby.

Support for France and Other Countries

The EU civil protection mechanism is providing assistance to combat forest fires in France and other European countries.

Member States can activate the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to request assistance for fighting forest fires.

Building Resilience

The SAFERS project has developed a wildfire emergency management strategy to enhance resilience against forest fires.