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Wildfire threat moving east, threatening Italy and Greece, EU says
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Key Points:
- Greece, Italy, and Central Europe are expected to face increased wildfire risks in the coming weeks amid ongoing fires in Spain and France, according to Maria Zuber, head of the EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre.
- The current heatwave and weather conditions such as high temperatures, dry air, and wind are contributing to the heightened risk of wildfires spreading rapidly across Europe.
- Climate change is exacerbating these conditions, leading to longer and more intense wildfire seasons, with this year potentially matching last year's record of over one million hectares burned.
- The EU's emergency response centre is actively coordinating firefighting resources, including aircraft and ground teams, with some assets pre-positioned in eastern and central Europe to address the rising threat.
- France and Spain have received significant support so far, with multiple planes and firefighting teams deployed, while preparedness efforts continue across other vulnerable regions.
