Italy: EU sends firefighting planes to tackle blazes

Brussels dispatches aircraft to assist in containing wildfires

The European Union has dispatched eight firefighting aircraft to Italy to assist in containing wildfires that have ravaged parts of the country in recent days.

Aircraft join battle against blazes

The aircraft, which include Canadair CL-415s and Bombardier Dash 8s, have been deployed to the regions of Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia, where the fires have caused significant damage to forests and property.

The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, said in a statement that the aircraft will be used to help extinguish the fires and prevent them from spreading further.

EU solidarity in action

The deployment of the aircraft is a demonstration of EU solidarity and its commitment to assisting member states in times of need.

The EU has a fleet of firefighting aircraft that can be deployed to member states to help combat wildfires.

Devastating impact of wildfires

Wildfires have become increasingly common and devastating in recent years due to climate change, which is leading to hotter and drier summers.

In Italy, wildfires have caused widespread damage to forests, crops, and homes.

Need for international cooperation

The deployment of the EU firefighting aircraft to Italy is a reminder of the need for international cooperation to combat the threat of wildfires.

Climate change is a global problem that requires a global response.

Call for climate action

The EU is calling on all countries to take ambitious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.

The EU is committed to playing its part in the fight against climate change and helping member states to adapt to its impacts.