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EU plans new firefighting fleet after deadly summer heat wave

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says a scorching summer has shown the EU needs new tools to tackle climate change…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:21:05 UTC.

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