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French firefighters have been struggling to contain wildfires for days, highlighting a critical oversight by the European Union. Despite long-standing awareness of wildfire risks, the EU lacks sufficient specialized firefighting aircraft, such as Canadair water bombers. The article notes that in the short term, alternative or better solutions may be available. The situation underscores a systemic failure in disaster preparedness and resource allocation within the EU, as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of such fires.
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A Canadair water bomber drops water during an operation against a forest fire near Fontainebleau. Source: Emma Da Silva/AP/dpa.
French firefighters have been helplessly battling forest fires for days. Although the EU has long been aware of the danger, the specialized aircraft needed to combat such blazes remain unavailable. In the short term, there may even be more effective solutions.
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