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EU crisis chief calls for prevention funding as wildfire crisis rages on

As firefighters continue to battle major blazes in France, the European Union's crisis management chief is calling for more investment in prevention, forest management and emergency response.

Radio France Internationale

Europe is burning: How bad could this wildfire crisis get?

Wildfires are sweeping across Spain and France, leaving a trail of destroyed homes, scorched forests and mass evacuations. With temperatures expected to rise this week, other southern countries are at risk.

Euronews

More than 320,000 now evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continue to spread

According to French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, around 2,500 firefighters, including a Swiss team, have been deployed to tackle fires in southwestern France.

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More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat

Thousands fled homes as massive forest fires raged out of control. French and Spanish firefighters battled intense blazes fueled by high temperatures. Evacuations impacted areas near Bordeaux and Madrid, with some fleeing by boat. European nations sent reinforcements to aid firefighting efforts in both countries. Spain has experienced its worst…

The Economic Times

Two arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting devastating wildfires near Paris

Ten points were discovered around the starting point of the fire, leading authorities to believe the blaze was intentional

The Independent UK

Fifty-nine arrested over French wildfires, as Fontainebleau blaze continues

A total of 59 people have been arrested across France over suspected deliberate or accidental arson, including two in connection with the wildfire still sweeping through the Fontainebleau forest southeast of Paris, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has said.

Radio France Internationale

Bridger Aerospace Expands Super Scooper Fleet With $50 Million Aircraft Deal

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAER) shares traded lower on Monday after the company penned a deal to purchase two Canadair CL-215T amphibious aircraft from MAB Funding, LLC for $50 million.

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Rising Wildfires Spur Comeback For Canadian Water Bomber

The Canadair water bomber revolutionized the fight against wildfires after it debuted in the skies decades ago.

International Business Times

Deadly wildfires cause chaos across Europe as thousands evacuated

Summer lightning storms have been named as one the reasons behind the fires

The Independent UK

Visible from space: Vesuvius fire has three fronts still active, firefighters continue battle

Satellite photos show the column of smoke rising from the Vesuvius National Park all the way over the Bay of Naples. Three firefronts remain active. Canadairs, helicopters and dozens of volunteer teams remain deployed.

Euronews

The Bombardier CRJ-700 involved in tragic midair crash was a safe and reliable workhorse for regional short-haul routes

The jet’s sterling safety record won’t help Bombardier, however, as the Quebec manufacturer divested its aircraft programs to focus on private jets for business customers and the ultrawealthy.

Fortune

New firefighting planes sought across the warming planet are on their way, with a little delay

The Canadian manufacturer of a new workhorse firefighting plane that is badly needed in Europe — and elsewhere — to combat worsening wildfires fueled by climate change says it's running "a little bit” behind in its delivery plans

The Independent UK

Morocco Steps Up Efforts to Contain Forest Fires Sweeping across North

Moroccan firefighters stepped up their efforts on Wednesday to contain forest fires, fanned by fierce winds, that are sweeping across the north of the country, according to local authorities. In the most affected province of Larache, south of Tangier, intervention teams supported by the army were attempting to keep in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France bakes in record heatwave provoking worst wildfire season in 30 years

In just one week, two fires have destroyed nearly 20,000 hectares in the south-west of France, forcing thousands of people to evacuate, making it the worst season in the past thirty years.

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Flaming Close: Firefighters Soak Land To Save City From Wildfire

Firefighters staged a desperate stand against forest fires raging in Italy by soaking trees and grasslands to create a fire break.

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