The EU is sending aid to Greece
including two Italian Canadairs to hep douse wildfires
threatening Athens, a European Commission spokesperson said
Monday.
The European Union announced the launch of a major operation in
Athens to help the authorities fight the forest fires. Through
the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, two Canadairs from Italy, a
helicopter from France and two ground fire-fighting teams from
the Czech Republic and Romania have been mobilised in Greece.
"We are constantly monitoring developments and are ready to
provide further assistance," said EU Commission spokesman Balazs
Ujvari.
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