(ANSA) – ROME, JUN 29 – The crews of the Canadair and helicopters of the State Air Fleet, coordinated by the Department of Civil Protection, have been engaged since the first light of the day in extinguishing the numerous forest fires for which it has been air support to the operations carried out by the ground crews is essential.
Eighteen applications for air competition received by the Unified Air Operations Center (Coau) of the Department so far: 8 from Sicily, 3 from Puglia, 3 from Calabria, 2 from Lazio, one from Campania and one from Basilicata.
“The intense work carried out by the pilots of the aircraft – explains the Department – has made it possible to put under control or extinguish, so far, 10 fires. The activities of launching water and retardant and extinguishing liquids will continue as long as the light conditions allow to operate. insecurity”.
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Source: Ansa
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