On 2 June 2026 the European Commission announced the largest‑ever wildfire response for the upcoming summer season. 777 firefighters from 14 member states will be pre‑positioned in high‑risk areas of Cyprus, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. The deployment includes 22 firefighting aircraft and 5 helicopters from the EU fleet. A 24‑hour Emergency Response Coordination Centre will monitor risks and support dispatch using meteorological data, the European Forest Fire Information System and Copernicus satellite mapping. In addition, a new regional firefighting station will open in Cyprus to house six aircraft and host training exercises. The operation is part of the Civil Protection Mechanism and complements the rescEU strategic reserve.
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