Albania’s Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday that 18 wildfires had been identified across the country. Of these, 14 remain active.
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Firefighters and emergency response teams are working on the ground to contain and extinguish the flames. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, focusing operations on areas where the fires threaten residents or surrounding land.
The Ministry of Defense said that, as of 18:00 on August 13, 2026, a total of 31 wildfires had been reported throughout the day.
Of the 18 fires currently identified, 14 are active, 2 are being monitored and another 2 have been brought under control.
Central and local authorities are working in coordination to address the situation. The Armed Forces have deployed 309 personnel, 22 vehicles, 1 water tanker, 3 ambulances, 9 fire engines, 3 helicopters and 2 Air Tractor aircraft.
In Dajt, Tirana, the operation above the Qafë-Mollë tunnels is being carried out by 20 Fire Protection and Rescue Service personnel and 10 Regional Administration for Protected Areas employees, supported by 2 Armed Forces helicopters. Meanwhile, 40 Fire Protection and Rescue Service personnel, 8 fire engines, 25 volunteers and 2 Armed Forces helicopters have been deployed across the Priskë e Madhe–Gurrë–Farkë–Lundër area. Residential areas are not at risk.
In Abaze, Krujë, the fire remains active, while wind has helped spread the flames. Operational forces are responding with assistance from 1 Armed Forces helicopter. Homes are not at risk.
In Gurë-Lurë, Dibër, the flames continue to burn with high intensity in two directions. The perimeter near homes has been brought under control, preventing them from being destroyed by the fire. The operation involves 120 municipal personnel, 57 Armed Forces personnel, 15 police officers, 15 volunteers and 9 Regional Administration for Protected Areas employees, while 2 Air Tractor aircraft are responding from the air.
In Nëmerçkë and Dhëmbel, Përmet, several fires continue to burn through forests and pastures in difficult terrain. Firefighters, forestry workers and volunteers have been deployed to extinguish them. No danger to residential areas has been reported.
Efforts to contain the fire in Trojë, Mirditë, are continuing. Fire Protection and Rescue Service personnel, 36 municipal personnel, 3 police officers, 20 volunteers and 30 Armed Forces personnel are on the ground.
In Lugaxhi, Elbasan, the situation has worsened after the flames spread to the crowns of pine trees. The response has mobilized 6 Fire Protection and Rescue Service personnel, 6 forestry personnel, 5 ASHP employees, 5 municipal personnel and 30 volunteers, with support from the Cërrik Fire Protection and Rescue Service. Residential areas are not at risk. A new fire has also been identified in Shalës, Cërrik, where 3 Fire Protection and Rescue Service personnel are operating with 1 vehicle.
In Dhivër, Finiq, Vlorë County, Fire Protection and Rescue Service teams from Finiq, Delvinë, Konispol and Dropull are responding. A total of 5 fire engines, 10 personnel, municipal forces and 1 Armed Forces helicopter are available. The fire in Rumanxë has been fully extinguished, while the blaze in Dhrovjan has been brought under control.
In the Mallakastër–Patos area, the fires in Drenie, Lofkënd and Ngraçije have been contained and remain under monitoring. Operations are continuing in the Gjinoqarë forest area. In Kryezi, Fushë-Arrëz, the fire is under control, while efforts are still underway in Rrencë and Goraj-Budishtë to fully contain the blazes.
