Forest Fires in Europe: Why Are There So Few Firefighting Planes?

The article, titled "Forest Fires in Europe: Why Are There So Few Firefighting Planes?" from Der Spiegel, addresses a critical issue concerning the limited availability of aerial firefighting resources across the continent. The headline itself poses a question that points to a potential systemic problem in how Europe prepares for and combats widespread wildfires.

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