Europe to dispatch two tanker aircraft, as per Marlaska's announcement, to combat wildfires
Spain to Receive Canadair Water-Bombing Aircraft from EU as Preventive Measure Against Wildfires
In an effort to reinforce the fight against wildfires affecting several autonomous communities in Spain, the country has requested and received two Canadair water-bombing aircraft from the European Union. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, in an interview on Hora 25 of Cadena SER.
The deployment of these aircraft is not just in response to the current fires but also due to weather forecasts, which predict potential fire risks. Each Canadair water-bombing aircraft has a capacity of over 5,500 liters of water, making them effective tools in both preventing and combating fires.
The request for these aircraft was formalized on Monday night. The Canadair water-bombing aircraft are being deployed as a preventive measure to combat potential fires due to weather forecasts, in addition to their role in fighting existing fires.
The fires in Spain have become extremely severe, with the large-scale fire in the Zamora region considered the largest since official records began in 1968. The severity and scale of these fires, which have destroyed thousands of hectares and forced evacuations, prompted Spain to request international assistance, including from the EU.
The Interior Minister confirmed that Spain asked the EU for help to tackle these fires, leading to the deployment of firefighting aircraft such as the Canadair planes from France and Morocco's contribution of two Canadair aircraft.
No further details about the exact deployment locations were provided. The Canadair water-bombing aircraft are being deployed with the aim of preventing fires from occurring due to weather forecasts, as well as reinforcing the fight against existing fires.
Minister Grande-Marlaska stated that there are "sufficient operational resources at the disposal of the technical directors to combat the fires." Despite this, the deployment of the Canadair water-bombing aircraft is seen as a necessary step in ensuring the safety of lives and properties in the affected areas.
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Politics has become a focal point in Spain as the country battles intensifying wildfires, with the recent deployment of Canadair water-bombing aircraft from the European Union as a general-news development. In these critical times, the focus shifts from regular politics to prioritizing the safety of citizens and properties amidst the ongoing fire crises.
