The Ministry of Defense has published the latest data on the fire situation across the country. Of the 17 hotspots identified in total, 8 remain active, 4 are under monitoring, while 5 have been extinguished.

Fires have been reported in Dajt, Bulqizë, Dibër, Librazhd, Gjirokastër, Tepelenë, Mallakastër and Himarë. Efforts to tackle them have been hampered by the rugged terrain and weather conditions.

To manage the situation, Civil Protection structures have made all operational capacities available. Dozens of firefighters, 50 military personnel, 4 helicopters and 1 “Air Tractor” aircraft have been deployed on the ground. In Librazhd, two homes were evacuated due to the fire risk.

The active hotspots are as follows:

On Mount Dajt, in Tirana, three hotspots have reignited in the Qafë Priskë area and on the mountain ridge. Twenty-five firefighters and AZM personnel are working to extinguish them.

In Qafë e Helmës, Bulqizë, the fire has affected bushes and pine trees. Teams are intervening by creating firebreaks and using backpack pumps, while residential areas are not under threat.

In Vajkal, Bulqizë, the flames continue to burn across rocky terrain covered with bushes and juniper. A total of 95 personnel have been deployed in the operation, including 20 Armed Forces personnel, as well as 1 Armed Forces helicopter. Homes are not at risk.

In Sllatinë, Dibër, the situation worsened around midday due to high temperatures and wind, causing the fire to spread through a forest of tall pine trees. More than 100 personnel are on the ground, and 1 Armed Forces helicopter has been deployed. Residential areas are not at risk.

In Xhyrë, Librazhd, the fire continues to be fueled by the wind. Two homes have been evacuated and firefighting vehicles have been positioned nearby. One Armed Forces helicopter is also taking part in the operation.

In Tërbuq, Gjirokastër, the fire has covered an area of approximately 30 hectares. However, the hotspot is currently fully under control and no longer poses a risk to residents.

In Dragot, Tepelenë, in addition to the Fire Protection and Rescue Services, 30 military personnel and 3 Armed Forces firefighting vehicles have been sent to support the operation.

In Çorrush, Mallakastër, efforts to extinguish the fire in pastureland and low vegetation are continuing. Two firefighting vehicles and 8 Fire Protection and Rescue Service personnel have been deployed for this purpose.

In the village of Tërbaç, in Vranisht, Horë-Vranisht administrative unit, Himarë municipality, efforts are under way to extinguish a fire that has affected a forested area covered with bushes. Two firefighting vehicles and 9 Himarë Fire Protection and Rescue Service personnel are on the ground. The aerial intervention is being carried out with 2 helicopters and 1 Air Tractor aircraft.

Across the country, 50 military personnel, 4 helicopters and 1 Armed Forces Air Tractor aircraft have been deployed to support the operations.

The National Civil Protection Agency continues to monitor the situation around the clock in close cooperation with the prefectures, municipalities and Civil Protection system structures. Operational capacities remain deployed and on standby to intervene as needed, with the protection of people’s lives, homes and property as the top priority.

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The Ministry of Defense has updated information on the fire situation across the country as of 8:00 p.m. this Tuesday, August 25.

During the day, 24 fire hotspots were identified nationwide. Of these, 6 remain active, while 5 others are being monitored.

A total of 126 operational personnel and 18 firefighting vehicles have been deployed to deal with the situation. In support of the operations, the Armed Forces have made available 20 personnel, 1 helicopter and 2 Air Tractor aircraft.

Mount Dajti remains the main focus of intervention, as the hotspots at elevations above the Qafë Mollë tunnels are still active. A total of 40 firefighters, 20 Armed Forces personnel and 7 personnel from the Protected Areas Administration are operating on the ground, while aerial firefighting efforts are being supported by 1 helicopter and 2 Air Tractor aircraft. According to the reported data, populated areas are not under threat.

In Dibër County, the fire remains active in Ballenjë, where 5 personnel from the Protected Areas Administration have been deployed. Meanwhile, in Qafë e Helmës, Bulqizë, the situation is being monitored by 4 Fire Protection Service personnel. No risk to homes has been reported in either of these two areas.

The hotspot on Mount Dardhë, Librazhd, has reignited across a forested area of approximately 7–8 hectares. Librazhd Fire Protection Service personnel continue to work on the ground, while homes are not at risk.

In the Gjegjan–Gojan–Prozhëm–Tërbun area of Pukë, the fire hotspots have been isolated. There are no longer any active hotspots there, and the situation is only being monitored.

The National Civil Protection Agency is continuously monitoring the situation across the country, in close cooperation with the prefectures, municipalities and structures of the Civil Protection system.

Operational forces and capabilities remain deployed in the field and on standby for intervention, with priority given to protecting citizens’ lives, homes and property.

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A fire has broken out in the village of Tenë, near Rrëshen.

The flames have spread across forested areas and land covered with vegetation, while footage from the scene shows dense clouds of smoke over the mountainous terrain.

The danger posed by the spreading fire has forced the evacuation of 4 families from the area.

The fire remains active, while there is still no information about the area burned or the cause of the fire.

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Residents of the village of Gojan i Madh, in the Gjegjan Administrative Unit, must leave the area immediately following the spread of a massive fire across the village territory. In the face of the direct threat to life and property, Pukë Municipality has issued an order for their evacuation.

The measure was taken in accordance with legislation on civil protection and civil emergency plans. It will be implemented in cooperation with the National Civil Protection Agency, the Prefect of Shkodër County, local civil emergency structures, the State Police and the fire service.

During the evacuation from the endangered area, priority will be given to children, infants, the elderly, people with chronic illnesses and people with disabilities. The list of priorities also includes families living in isolated areas or those at greater risk from the spread of the flames.

The “Ali Bytyçi” Dormitory in Pukë has been designated as temporary accommodation for the evacuees. According to the municipality, arrangements have been made there for accommodation, food and medical services.

Residents will be transported using the logistical vehicles of Pukë Municipality, MZSH and the State Police. If further assistance is needed, the involvement of the Armed Forces is also envisaged.

At the center where the evacuees will be accommodated, they will be registered and their basic needs, such as food, clothing, hygiene and first aid, will be provided. Residents will receive periodic information about developments in the fire situation, as well as measures for their safe return home.

“This order is urgent and enters into force immediately,” stated the announcement by Pukë Municipality, signed by Mayor Rrok Dodaj.

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A fire broke out this Wednesday in an area of shrubs and vegetation in Pus Mezini, at the entrance to the city of Vlora.

The flames have spread near several homes, increasing the risk of the fire reaching them.

Fire crews have arrived at the scene and are working to contain the spread of the blaze and bring the situation under control. Dry vegetation and the terrain around the source of the fire are contributing to the rapid spread of the flames, while operations continue to protect homes near the area.

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Defense Minister Ermal Nufi announced in a Facebook post that Armed Forces personnel are working intensively to tackle and manage the fire hotspots in Lurë, Dajt, Krujë and Bulqizë.

In Lurë, according to the minister, 65 Armed Forces personnel and one fire engine are on the ground. The fire has been brought under control and poses no threat to residents’ lives or homes.

Two Air Force helicopters have been deployed to intervene in Dajt. Nufi said the fire does not threaten homes or businesses.

In Abaze, Krujë, the Armed Forces have deployed 32 personnel, one fire engine, one ambulance and one helicopter. Populated areas are not at risk.

Meanwhile, 22 personnel and three Armed Forces vehicles are operating in Bulqizë. The situation near populated centers is fully under control, with no threat to people’s lives or homes.

The minister stressed that the situation is being monitored continuously. Operational forces are continuing their efforts without interruption to contain and extinguish the fire hotspots, with the protection of people’s lives, homes, property and the environment as their priority.

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Kosovo has declared that it is ready to assist Albania and Montenegro, where fires have spread across various areas. The announcement was made by Acting Minister of Defense Ejup Maqedonci.

He said that he had informed the defense ministers of Albania and Montenegro of Kosovo’s Ministry of Defense’s readiness to contribute with the capabilities available to the country.

“Kosovo is ready to contribute in support of the relevant authorities, if such assistance is deemed necessary, by making our capabilities available to address the situation created by the fires. At times like these, solidarity and cooperation take on particular importance. The Ministry of Defense, the Kosovo Security Force and the other institutions of the Republic remain ready to provide support and contribute wherever our capabilities may be useful,” Maqedonci said.

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The Democratic Party’s Security Adviser, Xhemal Gjunkshi, has called for an immediate response to the situation caused by the fires in Lurë, which, according to him, are now out of control.

Gjunkshi said that, after more than eight hours, the flames continue to spread rapidly, engulfing hundreds of hectares of forest and pastureland. The fire, he said, threatens residents, homes, livestock and the village of Fushë-Lurë.

To deal with the situation, he called for the immediate strengthening of firefighting capabilities, the deployment of the Armed Forces, the use of helicopters and aircraft, as well as the preparation of a clear plan to protect or evacuate residents. “Citizens need the state on the ground, not statements from the offices of institutions. Mobilize the capabilities at your disposal and send aerial assistance now! Lura must not be abandoned!” he wrote.

The Ministry of Defense announced that 23 fire hotspots had been identified across the country during the past 12 hours, while 8 of them remain active.

According to the ministry’s announcement, an operation is continuing in Gurë-Lurë involving firefighting forces, volunteers and 2 Armed Forces helicopters. The helicopters have been positioned near homes to protect the community, while during the evening the aircraft suspended their intervention and the operation continued from the ground. Civil protection structures will remain on the ground until all active hotspots have been fully extinguished.

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