Eu Anti-Fire Mechanism Already Activated 16 Times This Summer

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During last week, Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Albania have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to help cope with forest fires, many of which are on fire across Europe at the same time. (ANSA)

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So far, about 440,000 hectares have been destroyed – almost twice as much as the area of Luxembourg.

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BR SSEL. According to the EU Commission, the civil protection mechanism for forest fires set up by the EU has already been activated 16 times in this forest fire season.

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The EU is supporting European countries affected by forest fires – the civil protection mechanism has already been activated 16 times. In addition to Spain, Bulgaria, Albania, and Montenegro recently requested assistance.