24 Wildfires in One Day, Eight Remain Active

Over the past 12 hours, 23 wildfires have been reported across the country, the Ministry of Defense announced. Of these, eight remain active.

A total of 310 operational personnel have been mobilized to manage the situation, including 103 members of the Armed Forces, along with 26 fire engines. Three helicopters and two Air Tractor aircraft also took part in the operations, but aerial interventions were suspended in the evening.

Ground operations are continuing in Dajt, Priskë e Madhe, Drenie in Patos, Krujë, Mount Nemërçka and Mount Dhëmbel. Authorities said residential areas are not at risk.

Another major operation is underway in Gurë-Lurë, Dibër. To protect the community, firefighting teams, volunteers and two Armed Forces helicopters were deployed near homes.

Meanwhile, the fire reported in Vilëz, Kurbin, has been fully extinguished, according to the Ministry’s statement.

The National Civil Protection Agency and local authorities are continuing to coordinate their work and field operations until all remaining active fires have been completely extinguished.