VIDEO/ The battle against the flames in Ulëz continues since yesterday, terrain hampers the operation

Since yesterday, work has continued to extinguish a fire hotspot in the Administrative Unit of Ulëz, in the village of Lundër, an area that is part of the Ulëz–Shkopet Forest Economy.

The fire broke out on July 8, 2026, at around 14:00. Immediately after it was detected, the Municipality of Mat took all measures to intervene, despite the fact that the hotspot is located in a remote mountainous area with very difficult terrain, making direct intervention by firefighting vehicles impossible.

During the day yesterday, the fire hotspot, which had spread over an area of around 1 kilometer, was brought under control. Currently, teams on the ground are working to completely extinguish the flames and eliminate any risk of reactivation.

Employees of the Forestry Service, the Fire Service and the Ulëz Administrative Unit have been engaged in the operation. Also on the ground are firefighters from the Municipality of Mat, as well as 15 forestry service employees.

The affected area consists mainly of oak forests and shrubs of the bush, heather and juniper varieties. So far, no risk to homes has been reported, while the operation to fully extinguish the fire continues.