Fire Situation: Six Blazes Active in the Past 24 Hours; Areas Where the Situation Is Most Problematic

The Ministry of Defence has updated the fire situation in the country over the past 24 hours. A total of 33 fire outbreaks have been reported across the country, of which six remain active and 10 are under surveillance.

A total of 214 operational personnel and 30 fire engines have been deployed to manage the situation. Operations have been supported by the Armed Forces with 60 personnel, three fire engines, one heavy tracked excavator, three helicopters and two Air Tractor aircraft.

The ministry said operational efforts are continuing in several counties, with particular focus on Tirana, Dibër, Lezhë, Shkodër and Durrës.

Situation:

Intervention continues against the still-active fire outbreaks on Mount Dajti, while no danger to residential areas has been reported.

In the Gojan–Gjegjan–Tërbun area, in the Municipality of Pukë, intervention has continued with local forces and Armed Forces personnel. During the day, an additional 40 Armed Forces personnel and one helicopter were deployed for air support. The situation has been brought under control and poses no danger to homes, while the fire in Prozhëm remains active and efforts are underway to contain it.

In Dibër County, fires remain active in Ballenjë and Qafë të Helmës, while the fire in Bërshi is under surveillance.

In Mirditë, the fire in Shtuf remains active, while the fires in Lufaj and Tenë have been contained and are under monitoring.

“Civil protection system structures at central and local level continue to monitor the situation and operate in the field, prioritising the containment and complete extinguishing of active fires, as well as preventing them from reigniting.

The National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC) continues to closely follow the situation throughout the country, in close coordination with prefectures, municipalities and all Civil Protection system structures.

Operational capacities remain deployed in the field and on standby to intervene wherever the situation requires, with priority given to protecting the lives, homes and property of citizens,” the statement said.