Macron Requests EU Assistance Amid Severe Wildfires in France
Macron Requests EU Assistance Amid Severe Wildfires in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has formally requested assistance from the European Union due to severe wildfires affecting the Atlantic coast, particularly in the Gironde department.
The situation remains critical, with approximately 63,000 individuals evacuated from the region, including 20,000 from areas near Bordeaux. France has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, anticipating support in the form of firefighting aircraft from Croatia and Portugal, as well as helicopters from the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The wildfires have consumed around 10,000 hectares, damaging 80 structures, of which 50 have been completely destroyed. Fortunately, there have been no reported civilian casualties, although 27 firefighters have sustained minor injuries.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: handelsblatt.com
