A new fire has broken out near the Bojë neighborhood in Krujë, engulfing an area of vegetation and shrubs.

The fire is suspected to have been deliberately set, while there is currently no official confirmation of what caused the blaze.

Firefighters, army personnel and a helicopter carrying out aerial operations have been deployed to the scene.

Teams on the ground are working to bring the flames under control and prevent them from spreading.

There are currently no reports of a direct threat to homes in the area.

However, the wind is fueling the spread of the flames, which are advancing rapidly, making the situation volatile. Crews on the ground are continuing efforts to contain and extinguish the fire.

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For several hours, more than 100 personnel have been battling the flames in Lura National Park. During the night, numerous personnel from Dibër Municipality, protected-area workers, the Civil Emergencies Headquarters, army forces and local residents were deployed on the ground.

Crews are working to bring the fire hotspots under control, while the situation remains difficult due to the terrain and the spread of the flames.

An ambulance with medical staff and two helicopters have also been dispatched to Lura to remain on standby if needed.

Meanwhile, the flames are also threatening five homes in the area, heightening concern among residents and the crews battling the fire.

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After a prolonged engagement that lasted for days, operational forces have completely extinguished the fire outbreaks that had engulfed several areas of Kruja. Firefighting teams, Armed Forces personnel, and other support groups deployed in the field took part in this extensive operation.

The work to neutralize the flames continued without interruption even during the darkness, both from the air and from the ground.

At first light, the teams began a detailed inspection of each point to avoid the possible rekindling of any dormant hotspot.

At the end of an exhausting battle, authorities announce that all fire fronts have been brought under control and the situation in the affected areas is now stabilized.

Nevertheless, monitoring by the field teams will continue for any eventuality.

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The battle against the flames continues in Mallakastër, where the situation remains problematic in the Drenie area. The strong winds that began blowing around midday have fueled the spread of the flames, reigniting fire hotspots and making it more difficult for forces on the ground to intervene.

Firefighting forces from Patos, Mallakastër and Roskovec continue working from the ground to contain the hotspots and halt the advance of the flames.

Meanwhile, an aerial operation involving a helicopter has also begun, intervening in areas where the difficult terrain makes it impossible for firefighting vehicles to approach.

The situation continues to be monitored, while forces on the ground are working to keep the flames under control and prevent the fire from spreading further.

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The massive fire on Krujë Mountain has left considerable damage in its wake. Distressed residents recounted moments of terror, saying that what happened last night was a situation unlike anything they had ever seen before.

According to them, the damage was material, with olive trees and several warehouses burned. Fortunately, no one was injured, as the families were evacuated.

One resident said they kept the flames under control themselves, while the firefighters only extinguished the smaller hotspots when they arrived.

“It was truly terrifying. Within five minutes, the fire had surrounded the house. We took action and handled the situation ourselves. The firefighters arrived very late, after the fire had been put out. They only came to extinguish the small hotspots, because we kept the fire under control ourselves. It was a horror unlike anything we had ever seen. It was chaos; nothing like this had ever happened before. The road was blocked, so there was no way for the fire engine to get through. There are also two electrical substations here, and if they had exploded, it would have been a catastrophe,” a local resident said.

“The children were terrified. My children saved me. Only our souls know what it was like here last night. I left and went to my daughter’s house, while my two sons were surrounded by the flames. There was damage; only the houses were spared,” an elderly woman said.

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A two-story home in Fier’s “16 Prilli” neighborhood was engulfed in flames last night, sustaining extensive material damage.

Preliminary reports indicate that the fire started on the second floor of the home. Firefighters and police officers were dispatched to the scene and intervened to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the building or nearby homes.

Initial suspicions point to an electrical spark, while the investigative team is continuing procedural actions to determine the circumstances and exact cause of the fire, as well as to assess the damage.

No injuries were reported, while the damage to the home was considerable.

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A fire that broke out in the village of Shqiponjë, part of Prrenjas Municipality, has affected a considerable area of beech forest in the area known as “Lukovë – Guri i Mekut.”

The situation has put the fire service and local civil emergency authorities on alert.

Official sources from Prrenjas Municipality said that Fire Protection and Rescue Service personnel worked continuously throughout yesterday to battle the flames.

Intensive efforts have continued today, with the aim of containing and fully extinguishing the remaining active hotspots.

The operation is being carried out under difficult conditions due to the rugged mountainous terrain, which has prevented the movement of fire engines. To stop the fire from spreading toward other forested areas, crews have had to proceed on foot.

Teams from Prrenjas Municipality, the State Police, the forestry service and local residents have joined forces to tackle the situation, assisting the personnel operating in the field.

No injuries or damage to homes have been reported as a result of the fire. The impact has been limited to areas of beech forest, while authorities are keeping the area under surveillance to prevent hotspots from reigniting.

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On Sunday afternoon, an alarm was raised in the Psatha area of Greece after two firefighting helicopters collided in midair during an operation to extinguish a fire.

The Greek fire service immediately mobilized search-and-rescue teams to locate and rescue the crew members of both aircraft.

According to preliminary information, authorities have established contact with the crew of one of the helicopters, while the search for the other helicopter continues.

The circumstances of the accident remain unclear, while Greek authorities are expected to provide further details after the search-and-rescue operation is completed.

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This morning, a powerful fire broke out around 08:30 in a private residence located in the Student City neighborhood. Preliminary data show that at the moment the flames started, a separated woman and her two children were inside the apartment.

Fortunately, all three people managed to evacuate quickly and are out of any life-threatening danger.

They were transported to the hospital for a medical check-up, but did not result in injuries caused by the fire or smoke inhalation.

As a result of the burning, the apartment has been completely engulfed by fire and turned to ashes, becoming uninhabitable.

The causes of the incident have not yet been officially confirmed, however preliminary investigations suspect an electrical spark. Law enforcement forces immediately began work to clarify the circumstances and origin of the fire.

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Just minutes ago, in the Qafë Thanë area, flames are spreading rapidly due to high temperatures and strong wind.

The fire has engulfed an area with low and medium vegetation, creating difficulties for firefighting intervention.

At the scene is the Pogradec firefighter team, who are working to neutralize the flames and bring the situation under control.

Authorities continue to monitor the area, while a full intervention is expected to prevent further spread of the fire.

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