Fires engulf Zimaj and Rras, threatening forests and residential areas

On Monday, an alarming situation unfolded in the Ungrej administrative unit of Lezhë, where large fires engulfed the villages of Zimaj and Rras.

Footage from the scene shows a worsening situation, as the flames, fueled by strong winds and the difficult mountainous terrain, are spreading rapidly and have consumed large areas of forest and pastureland.

The fire is advancing toward the local cemetery and church, increasing residents’ fears that the flames could reach their homes.