Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, also remembered the contributions of the fallen.
“It takes a special courage to fly towards the flames so that others can be safe. As we continue to battle these fires side by side, Europe grieves with Greece and Denmark,” she said.
Widespread wildfires devastate Europe
Wildfires have swept across regions in France, with President Emmanuel Macron describing the situation as “the toughest since the Second World War.”
Elsewhere in western Europe, an emergency incident was declared in Suffolk, England, last week as firefighters tackled a blaze the size of at least 210 soccer pitches.
Much of Europe is in the midst of yet another heat wave, further compounding the issue and raising concerns that even contained fires may gather pace once more.
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