# Disaster Management
Latest news and articles about Disaster Management
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A Continent on Guard: The European Union’s Record Mobilization Against a Burning South
The European Commission has launched its largest-ever wildfire response plan, pre-deploying 800 firefighters and record-breaking aerial assets across six Southern European nations. This proactive strategy marks a significant expansion of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in response to the growing climate crisis.
Legacy of the Leap: China Marks 18 Years Since the Wenchuan Earthquake
China commemorates the 18th anniversary of the Wenchuan earthquake by highlighting the '15 paratroopers' who jumped into the epicenter in 2008. The anniversary underscores the evolution of China's disaster response from desperate heroism to a highly modernized, technology-driven system.
The Vertical Trap: Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire Exposes the Fragility of High-Rise Density
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in over seven decades has claimed 75 lives, exposing critical failures in high-rise safety and the dangers of unregulated construction materials. The tragedy highlights the 'rescue vacuum' in skyscraper firefighting and serves as a dire warning for aging urban centers across East Asia.