Fires Across the Country, 11 of 31 Blazes Remain Active as Field Operations Continue

The Ministry of Defense has provided an update on the wildfire situation across the country as of 20:00. A total of 31 fires have been identified, 11 of which remain active, while another 2 are being monitored.

A total of 396 operational personnel and 41 fire engines have been deployed to address the situation. The Armed Forces have provided support with 120 personnel, 2 fire engines, 2 helicopters and 2 Air Tractor aircraft.

Efforts to extinguish the flames on Mount Dajti are continuing, with 50 Armed Forces personnel and 2 Air Force helicopters deployed. According to the ministry, residential areas are not at risk. Meanwhile, the fire along the Priskë-Gurrë e Madhe-Farkë-Lundër route has been brought under control and is being monitored.

The operation is also continuing across a wide area in Gurë-Lurë. On the ground are 150 municipal personnel, 20 police officers, 11 personnel from the Regional Administration of Protected Areas, 15 firefighters and 50 Armed Forces personnel, supported by 2 Air Tractor aircraft. The creation of firebreaks has halted the fire’s advance toward homes, and no risk to residential areas has been reported.

In Qafë Helmes, Dibër, 11 firefighters, 27 municipal personnel and 20 Armed Forces personnel have been deployed. The flames have been extinguished on the Bulqizë side, but the fire remains active toward Selishtë.

In Abazaj, Krujë, the fire remains active, although at low intensity and without threatening residential areas. Meanwhile, the fire in Zidoll is being monitored.

In Lufaj, Mirditë, efforts have focused on creating firebreaks, despite the difficulties posed by the terrain and dense vegetation. Homes are not at risk.

In Fushë-Lajë, Pukë, the fire remains active in extremely rugged terrain, making it more difficult for firefighters to intervene. Residential areas are not at risk there either.

The fires in Sotirë, Libohovë and Krahës remain active. In Libohovë, the fire is close to being contained, while no threat to residential areas has been reported in any of the cases. In Gjormë, Selenicë, firefighters have brought the blaze under control, and homes are not at risk.

In Dardhë, Librazhd, firefighters, the forestry service and municipal authorities are working to extinguish the fire. No risk to residential areas has been reported, while the National Civil Protection Agency continues to coordinate and monitor the situation across the country.