Critical Situation in Iballe, Fushë-Arrëz: Fire ‘Seizes’ Forests, Aerial Intervention to Extinguish Flames

A massive fire has engulfed a forest area in Iballe, Fushë-Arrëz, above the Gere neighborhood. Firefighting vehicles could not approach due to the rugged mountain terrain, forcing the Fushë-Arrëz teams to remain at the center of the Administrative Unit.

Throughout the night, local residents and forestry service workers continued their efforts using improvised tools.

As the flames have spread over a considerable area within the Iballe-Mëzi forest economy, a call was made for aerial support from the Armed Forces.

Currently, helicopters are trying to limit the fire’s spread and keep the situation under control.

Initially, the fire broke out in a parcel with low vegetation, and initial evidence suggests it was an act of intentional arson.