Seventh Day of Battle Against Fires in Lurë, 150 Personnel on the Ground as Blazes Near Containment

The wildfire situation in Lurë continues to be monitored, while the fires are nearing containment. Around 150 personnel have been deployed on the ground and are working to extinguish and fully contain the blazes.

The operation involves firefighters, Dibër Municipality employees, Civil Emergencies personnel, Protected Areas staff, as well as army and State Police forces.

Dibër Mayor Rahim Spahiu said the wildfire situation in Lurë is moving toward containment, while work on the ground will continue at full strength until the fire is completely extinguished and contained.

SOUNDBITE – Rahim Spahiu, Mayor of Dibër:

“We will work at full strength until the fire is completely contained. Our goal is to contain all the blazes and ensure that the fire does not spread further.”