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What is Europe doing about fires?
The story mentions firefighters across Europe tackling blazes. Many European countries have specialised firefighting units and collaborate through organisations like the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. This allows countries to request and offer assistance, sharing resources like planes and personnel to combat large-scale emergencies, especially during extreme weather events.
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