Spain Calls for Help From European Allies Amid Raging Wildfires

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In Germany it is getting extremely hot again: Especially in the south-west up to 37 degrees are possible, several cities warn of health risks. In Spain, however, the situation is getting worse due to violent forest fires. Madrid asked the EU officially for help in the fight against fires.

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In various regions of Spain, the fire brigade is fighting against forest fires. In order to become the master, the government is now calling for two fire-fighting aircraft via an EU aid mechanism. The neighbour on the Iberian Peninsula is also struggling with fires.

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Spain has asked Europe for help in tackling the wildfires. Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told Cadena SER radio station that the country has requested two firefighting aircraft. These aircraft can hold over 5,500 liters of water. "Given the weather forecast, we want them on our territory as quickly as possible so they can be deployed if necessary," Grande-Marlaska said. The Spanish government has not ruled out the possibility…

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The EU mechanism will help the country to fight 15 major active fires with two Canadian aircraft.