AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfire Crisis (Spain & France): A “monster” wildfire in France’s Gironde region near Bordeaux forced 220,000 people to evacuate, with officials saying the blaze has stopped growing overnight but remains critical as another heatwave looms; Spain is also battling its largest-ever fires with evacuations around Madrid and Valencia, while the EU has activated its civil protection mechanism. Aerial Firefighting Capacity: Avincis warns Europe’s firefighting aircraft and trained pilots are stretched “almost year-round,” as longer fire seasons and bureaucracy limit redeployments. Military Aviation for Fire Response: France’s A400M has demonstrated a roll-on/roll-off firefighting kit, dropping about 22 tons of retardant in real operations near Bordeaux. Travel & Rail Disruption: Transport minister Philippe Tabarot introduced flexible, no-charge SNCF cancellations to the affected area until 31 July, as tourists are urged to avoid Bordeaux-region zones and follow emergency guidance. Aviation/Logistics Watch: Iberia reported an emergency landing in Gran Canaria after a medical emergency onboard.
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