Keywords: Wildfire prevention


Édouard Philippe calls for a sovereign France-made firefighting aircraft fleet

Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has called for the development of a “sovereign” firefighting aircraft to strengthen France’s ability to respond to increasingly severe wildfires. The Horizons party leader and candidate for the 2027 presidential election argued that......

Carambar swaps classic jokes for fire safety messages in summer awareness campaign

As France faces another summer marked by heatwaves, wildfire risks and seasonal household accidents, confectionery brand Carambar has once again partnered with the French National Federation of Firefighters (FNSPF) to transform its iconic candy wrappers into educational tools. For the second consecutive......

Morocco successfully contains eight forest fires affecting 20 hectares in 24 hours

Morocco’s National Water and Forest Agency (ANEF) announced that all forest fires recorded in the past 24 hours have been successfully contained. These included eight fires—six within forested areas and two outside—impacting approximately 20 hectares of land. Major incidents and affected......

Catalonia deploys extensive resources to combat summer wildfires

The Catalan government has announced a comprehensive wildfire prevention and response plan for the summer season, involving 4,507 firefighters comprising 2,930 professionals and 1,577 volunteers supported by 32 crewed aerial vehicles and 25 advanced drones equipped with artificial intelligence. Núria......

Morocco hosts international workshop on wildfire management

Morocco’s National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened an international workshop in Rabat on Wednesday, focusing on strategies to combat the growing threat of wildfires. The event, running through February 15, serves......