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Brussels upgrades fire prevention system

Towards the creation of an aircraft fleet to fight fires in the Summer

The European Union is strengthening the Civil Protection Mechanism to prepare for firefighting and protect communities in member countries. In detail, among the measures adopted in this regard, there is the anticipation of the positioning of firefighters and the creation of a fleet of aircraft to put out the fires. It is a move aimed at preparing for the next fire season in the woods.This Summer, a...

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Brussels, Belgium, 05/14/2024 14:05
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