73-Year-Old Arrested in Krujë After Fire Lit to Burn Grass Spreads Toward Mountain

Krujë police have arrested 73-year-old Qemal Berhami in the act on suspicion of starting a fire near his home to burn grass. Fanned by strong winds, the flames grew out of control and spread rapidly toward Krujë Mountain, endangering residential areas.

The incident occurred on August 8 in the “Abaze” neighborhood. Police suspect that the 73-year-old, a resident of the area, had started a fire to burn a quantity of grass near his home.

Faced with the risk of the flames spreading, police officers and emergency services intervened to protect residents. As part of the safety measures, people near the fire were also partially evacuated.

Efforts to extinguish the fire are continuing on the ground, with vehicles and personnel, as well as aerial intervention. The aim is to contain the fire hotspots and prevent the flames from spreading toward residential areas.

After the investigative procedures were completed, the case materials concerning the 73-year-old were referred to the Prosecutor’s Office for the criminal offense of “Destruction of Property by Fire.” Police urged citizens to exercise the utmost caution and not to start fires to burn grass or waste, as doing so could have serious consequences for lives, property, and the environment.