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Nearly 1,200 hectares had already gone up in flames as of Monday night. For the first time in the Paris region, Canadair, Dash and water-bombing helicopters have been deployed.
Two Canadair water bomber planes have been deployed to combat an exceptionally large wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest, south of Seine-et-Marne, France, which has already burned nearly 1,000 hectares of forest. Western Europe is currently experiencing its third prolonged period of high temperatures this summer, contributing to the fire's intensity.
French Civil Security is considering deploying an Airbus A400M military aircraft this summer to enhance forest fire fighting capabilities, with the capacity to drop up to 20 tons of water.
Spain has sent one of the four Canadair aircraft requested by Portugal to assist with firefighting efforts. This comes as Portuguese politician Ventura called for improved coordination and less leisure, implying a need for more serious management of national issues.
A wildfire on Čiovo island, near Žedno and Okrug, continues to burn, with two Canadair planes and 150 firefighters on the ground battling the blaze.
Wildfires have erupted in multiple locations, including a forest fire on Čiovo, Croatia, which is being battled by Canadair planes, and a significant blaze in Mega Derio, Evros, Greece, where five aircraft are deployed.
The Democratic People's Party (DNP) in Montenegro criticized former DPS member Stojović, stating he spoke only 15 times in parliament over three years and that his earnings could have purchased a Canadair aircraft.
Greece is set to become the first country to acquire seven new Canadair CL-515 aircraft, significantly upgrading its aerial firefighting fleet amidst increasing climate crisis pressures.
Three pensioners caused three separate wildfires within 24 hours in Croatia, with one 68-year-old man starting a blaze while attempting to deter wolves from his livestock, requiring a Canadair to extinguish it.
Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, announced that the government is initiating a significant program to upgrade its Canadair firefighting aircraft fleet.
Greece has signed a contract for the upgrade of seven Canadair CL-415 firefighting aircraft, focusing on modernizing their electronic and navigation systems, a step highlighted by Minister Giannis Kefalogiannis for civil protection modernization.
A large forest fire has engulfed nearly 1,000 hectares (10,000 stremmata) of the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, with over 400 firefighters battling the blaze. Authorities suspect arson as the cause of the fire, which has been described as a 'monster' and could take weeks to extinguish.
A serious aviation accident was narrowly avoided during firefighting efforts on the Italian island of Sardinia when a Canadair aircraft struck a cable attached to a helicopter's water tank.
A fire near Metković is being actively fought by firefighters and a Canadair aircraft. Authorities confirm that homes in the area are not currently threatened by the blaze.
A new fire has erupted on the island of Čiovo in Croatia, specifically in the Žedno area, prompting the deployment of approximately 150 firefighters with 39 vehicles and two Canadair planes to combat the blaze.
A 55-year-old man caused a fire near Rogoznica using an electric saw, which spread across four hectares, destroying 50 olive trees and poles, and required 35 firefighters and two Canadair planes to extinguish.
Lightning strikes have ignited two fires in the Šibenik area of Croatia, prompting the deployment of Canadair firefighting aircraft.
France has ordered two more Canadair water bomber aircraft, fulfilling a promise made after the 2022 summer fires, which will eventually bring the French fleet to 16 planes, though firefighters deem the effort insufficient.
Croatia's Aeronautical Technical Center (ZTC) has delivered its fifth Canadair CL-415 firefighting aircraft to the Croatian Air Force, continuing preparations for the upcoming fire season.
Avincis and De Havilland Canada have signed an agreement for the supply and maintenance of amphibious aircraft fleets across Europe and Morocco.
Greece has finalized a €43 million contract to modernize seven Canadair CL-415 firefighting aircraft, a critical move to bolster the nation's defenses against increasingly destructive wildfire seasons, with the deal overseen by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection. The firefighting aircraft fleet is set to receive a key upgrade to enhance its capabilities.
Kefalogiannis informed a parliamentary committee about a public contract plan for the upgrade and modernization of seven Canadair CL-415 aircraft and the AEGIS program, aimed at improving operational effectiveness.
Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe called for France to develop its own 'sovereign' Canadair fleet to combat wildfires, arguing that the country's security should not depend on orders from other nations, especially with an aging existing fleet.
A devastating wildfire continues to be active on Korčula Island, Croatia, transforming parts of it into scorched land. Over 220 firefighters and two Canadair planes are on the ground battling the blaze, which has come dangerously close to homes.
A forest fire continues to burn in a mountainous area of Drôme, France, with over 200 firefighters mobilized. The deployment of four Canadair planes, a Dash aircraft, and a helicopter on Friday, which performed over 80 water and retardant drops, helped slow the fire's progression.
Firefighters in Bouches-du-Rhône, France, expressed regret over the absence of national aerial resources like Canadairs during a 260-hectare fire in Lançon-Provence, sparking controversy ahead of a ministerial visit.
A fire originating in Montenegro has spread to Konavle, Croatia, specifically to Bjelotina hill, where two Canadair planes are battling the blaze in inaccessible terrain.
Croatian firefighters and military forces are ready for the new fire season, equipped with six Canadair planes, six Air Tractor aircraft, and a helicopter, as announced at a press conference in Divulje.
The Greek Fire Department conducted a major exercise named "DIA PYROS 2026" in Mandra, featuring Canadair aircraft, forest commandos, drones, and tracked vehicles. The drill aimed to enhance readiness for firefighting operations.
A forest fire erupted in a wooded area near Platanias on the Greek island of Skiathos, prompting the deployment of two Canadair aircraft to combat the blaze.
A large wildfire that broke out in Mavrata, Kefalonia, near Profitis Ilias, is now subsiding thanks to the efforts of firefighters, volunteers, and a Canadair CL-415 aircraft.
A contract has been signed for the upgrade of seven Canadair CL-415 aircraft, with the first upgraded aircraft expected in 2027. The agreement was made in the presence of the Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.