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New legal powers have been implemented in the North to prevent wildfires, with three local councils, fire service, and police collaborating on a Public Spaces Protection Order. Anyone caught lighting barbecues in protected areas faces a £1,000 fine. An illegal campfire near Red Hill caused a blaze during a fire ban, potentially leading to a hefty fine and jail time for the responsible person. Greece has approved the purchase of seven firefighting planes from Canada to enhance wildfire defenses, alongside new plans for tackling wildfires with changes in aircraft deployment and increased staffing in specialized forest firefighting units.