The Ministry of Defense reports that 26 fire hotspots were recorded across the country over the past 24 hours, of which 4 remain active and 2 are under surveillance.

A total of 315 operational personnel and 25 firefighting vehicles have been deployed to deal with the situation, while 4 helicopters and 75 Armed Forces personnel have been used to support the operations.

The most problematic situation continues on Mount Dajti, particularly in the direction of Qafë-Priskë, where the fire has been observed to reignite and spread.

Today, the operation is continuing with 15 firefighters, 9 personnel from the Protected Areas Administration and 20 Armed Forces personnel.

In Dibër County, the fires at Qafë e Helmës, Vajkal and Sllatinë remain active. In Vajkal, 38 firefighting service/municipality personnel and 30 Armed Forces personnel are operating, while 91 personnel have been deployed in Sllatinë; no risk to populated areas has been reported in the latter location.

In Elbasan, the fires on Mount Dardhë and Mount Qukës are being monitored and pose no risk to populated areas.

The ministry also reported on the earthquake that struck the south of the country: “An earthquake measuring ML 4.7 was also recorded overnight, with its epicenter in the Vergo administrative unit, Delvinë Municipality, with no problems reported in the community or infrastructure.”

“The National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC) continues to monitor the situation uninterruptedly across the country, in close coordination with the prefectures, municipalities and all structures of the Civil Protection system. Operational capacities remain deployed in the field and on standby to intervene wherever the situation requires, with priority given to protecting people’s lives, homes and property,” the statement said.

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The Ministry of Defense has released an update on the wildfire situation across the country over the past 24 hours, during which 25 fires were reported.

According to official data, 4 fires remain active, while 1 other is under monitoring.

A total of 350 operational personnel and 26 fire engines have been deployed in firefighting operations. They have also been supported by the Armed Forces, with 140 personnel, 3 helicopters and 2 Air Tractor aircraft.

The main active fires have been recorded in Dajt and Priskë in Tirana, Lufaj in Mirditë and Tërbun in Pukë.

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Ministry of Defense—update on the wildfire situation over the past 24 hours

The Ministry of Defense reports that 25 fires were recorded over the past 24 hours, of which 4 remain active and 1 is under monitoring.

A total of 350 operational personnel and 26 fire engines have been deployed in firefighting operations, while the Armed Forces have provided support with 140 personnel, 3 helicopters and 2 Air Tractor aircraft.

The main active fires are in Dajt and Priskë, Tirana; Lufaj, Mirditë; and Tërbun, Pukë.

In Dajt, the operation is continuing with 50 Armed Forces personnel, 15 firefighters and 5 National Agency of Protected Areas personnel, with no risk to residential areas.

In Tërbun, local authorities, volunteers and the Armed Forces remain extensively engaged, with support from 2 helicopters. There is no risk to homes there either.

The situation is also improving at several fires reported in recent days: the fires in Gurë-Lura, Bruçi in Mat, Tharri in Mirditë and Selenicë have been fully extinguished, while monitoring and operations by local forces are continuing in Qafë Helmes.

Civil Protection teams are continuing their work and on-site monitoring, focusing on fully containing the active fires and protecting residential areas.

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