📋 Tender Overview
Following a request of assistance from Bolivia, the EU has mobilised firefighters’ teams from France through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Around 40 firefighters have been deployed to assist the Bolivian authorities in their efforts to extinguish the wildfires currently active in the country, together with a drone unit.
In addition, the EU has activated the Copernicus Emergency Satellite Mapping Service.
The EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre remains in contact with the Bolivian authorities to channel further assistance and the EU stands ready to provide further help if needed.
Spain had also offered a team of 75 firefighters that have not been deployed due to the improvement of the situation.
Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenar?i?, said: “The wildfires in Bolivia are causing widespread damage and environmental loss. The EU stands ready to help beyond its borders. I warmly thank France for deploying these teams that will provide crucial assistance, and Spain for their offer also. As in 2019, Bolivia can again count on our support.”
