International Fire Satellites Aim to Boost Wildland Research and Firefighting

International fire satellites aim to boost wildland research and firefighting

As wildfires become more common and destructive, a new international satellite project would give researchers and firefighters a new tool.

EU to deploy 650 firefighters to wildfire high-risk zones

Since the beginning of the year, more than 166,000 hectares have been burnt across the 27 member states, nearly three times the average recorded over the same period between 2003 and 2024.

Portugal will receive firefighters and two firefighting planes from the European civil protection mechanism. Still, temperatures are going to rise a lot across the country and starting tomorrow.

Almost 650 firefighters will be at locations with high fire risk

It is the number of firefighters from 14 countries that will be mobilised this summer in Europe, to fight forest fires alongside local teams. It is more than last year and #8239;: 556 firefighters made available by 12 countries.

EU organises firefighting teams and fleet of aircraft to support wildfire-hit countries

(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To prepare for the increased wildfire risk during the upcoming summer months, the EU has put together teams of firefighters and aircraft to help European countries affected by wildfires. To quickly support local fire brigades, throughout July and August, almost 650 firefighters from 14 European countries will be strategically positioned in key high-ris…