Romanian firefighters’ mission in France extended by two weeks

Romania extends its support to France in combating wildfires, with a new contingent of firefighters set to replace the current team. The National Committee for Emergency Situations approved a two-week extension following a request from French authorities. Romanian firefighters will collaborate with international teams to mitigate wildfire impacts. French President Macron expressed gratitude for Romania's assistance. The wildfire situation remains critical, with evacuations affecting over 220,000 people in southwestern France.