Normally, during a major drought, reconnaissance aircraft Charly also takes off, but the aircraft remains on the ground for the time being. “It’s vacation,” says Westendorp, “so it’s busy in the woods. We therefore expect a fire to be discovered quickly. Moreover, there is little wind, which means that the risk of a fire spreading is a lot lower.”
Fire brigade extra alert to wildfires due to drought, but Charly plane remains on the ground
