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Brussels Activates Satellite Service to Monitor Almería Wildfire
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Brussels Activates Satellite Service to Monitor Almería Wildfire

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The European Commission activated its Copernicus satellite service to aid Spain in monitoring a wildfire in Almería.
  • The fire has claimed 12 lives and left 23 people unaccounted for.
  • The EU executive is prepared to offer further assistance if requested by Spanish authorities.

The European Commission has activated its Copernicus satellite service to support Spain in monitoring the spread of a devastating wildfire in Almería. The blaze has tragically resulted in 12 fatalities and left 23 individuals missing.

"Closely monitoring the wildfire in Andalusia. We have activated the Copernicus mapping service to provide maps and satellite imagery to help local authorities monitor the spread of the wildfire and assess the damage," stated European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, on social media. Lahbib added that the European executive is ready to "offer more support if requested."

Earlier on Friday, both Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President António Costa expressed their sorrow over the fire in Los Gallardos, Almería, and other fires across Spain. They conveyed their support to the country and the emergency services battling the flames.

The regional government of Andalusia has declared three days of official mourning, concluding Sunday evening, for the victims of the fire.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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