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Turkey in flames: a national emergency
Fire fighters are engaged in a relentless fight against the flames, supported by air and land
Turkey is facing one of the worst fire waves in recent years. For days, vast stretches of national territory, particularly in the west of the…
A record summer of fires and rescue: fire fighters in action
Oltre 531.000 interventi dall'inizio dell'anno, in particolare dovuti agli incendi. 27% in più rispetto al 2023
The summer of 2024 proved to be particularly demanding for the Italian fire brigade. The data released by the General Command…
Burning Athens: a united Europe fighting fires
The EU has activated the Civil Protection Mechanism, mobilizing resources from several member countries
An unprecedented emergency is straining Greece. The fires that have been ravaging the Athens region for days have already burned…
New EU fire fighting aircraft fleet: first aircraft in 2027
The new European air fleet, which will include 12 new aircraft, is to be allocated €600 million
After years of growing concern about increasingly frequent and intense forest fires, the European Union is taking a decisive step towards…
Forest fire alert: Italy under pressure
23 requests for aerial intervention to tame the flames threatening forests, countryside and dwellings
The heat wave that is sweeping Italy has triggered an unprecedented fire alarm. On the 11th of August alone, the fire brigade received 23…
Greece on fire: 11 towns and villages near Athens evacuated
The flames are spreading rapidly, putting fire fighters to the test
The situation of forest fires in Greece, with particular reference to the region of Attica, is extremely critical. The flames, fueled by strong Bora winds and record…
New fire fighting equipment in Basilicata to face the emergency
The Civil Protection has delivered 11 new fire fighting vehicles to the associations of volunteers lucane
An important step forward in the fight against forest fires in Basilicata. The regional Civil Protection has delivered today 11 new…
The Park Fire: the biggest fire of the year in California
The fire spread, eating up over 425,000 acres of land and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes
California is once again on its knees in the face of the fury of fire. The Park Fire, which broke out in Tehama county, has spread rapidly,…
Pianoro, Bologna: large fire requires the intervention of the fire brigade
Five fire brigades were deployed on the spot, supported helicopters, Canadair and drones
The fire that broke out in the hills of Pianoro, in the province of Bologna, was a major challenge for rescue teams. About 50 people, residents and…
Strong earthquake shock shakes Calabria: no damage but much concern
With epicenter in the province of Cosenza, felt throughout the region and up to Puglia, Basilicata, Campania and Sicily
The strong earthquake that hit Calabria on the night between 1 and 2 August, has left a deep mark in the region. With…