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Fire on Mount Cimadors: 100 hectares burned

The flames spread rapidly over rough terrain, defying any attempt to contain Mount Cimadors, once a lush green lung of Friuli, is now marked by deep scars. A fire, which was set off by lightning on 19 August, has devastated over 100…

REAS 2024: Your mission starts here!

An unmissable appointment for professional updating, from 4 to 6 October in Montichiari (Brescia) The summer that is coming to an end has reminded us how crucial it is to be prepared for emergencies. Forest fires have become an…

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…

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…

Fighting forest fires: EU invests in new Canadairs

More European Canadairs against fires in Mediterranean countries The increasing threat of forest fires in Mediterranean countries has prompted the European Commission to take decisive measures to protect the affected regions. The news of…