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EU Deploys Aircraft as Spain, France Wildfires Swamp Capacity

7/27/2026

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The European Commission said firefighting capacity is struggling with wildfires in Spain and France.
Fires have burned 80,000 hectares in Spain and 42,000 hectares in France, displacing 320,000 people.
The EU has deployed seven aircraft and four helicopters to France, six aircraft to Spain, and five Canadian planes.
Germany and Turkey will add helicopters to Spain, while the Commission aims for a fleet of 12 Canadair aircraft and five helicopters.

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The European Commission said firefighting capacity is struggling with wildfires in Spain and France.
Fires have burned 80,000 hectares in Spain and 42,000 hectares in France, displacing 320,000 people.
The EU has deployed seven aircraft and four helicopters to France, six aircraft to Spain, and five Canadian planes.
Germany and Turkey will add helicopters to Spain, while the Commission aims for a fleet of 12 Canadair aircraft and five helicopters.