Operations to manage the situation caused by the fire are continuing in Krujë’s Abaze neighborhood, where the Armed Forces have been deployed to support emergency response teams.

Armed Forces personnel, together with firefighters and other deployed units, are working to prevent the flames from spreading and to ensure the protection of residents and property.

The Ministry of Defense announced that the Armed Forces are also conducting operations at other fire sites, including in Lurë, Mallakastër, Vau i Dejës, Mirditë, Priskë, Daias and Farkë.

According to the authorities, the situation across the country is being kept under control thanks to the intervention of the Armed Forces and local emergency response teams. There are currently no reports of any threat to residents’ lives or homes.

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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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After four days of uninterrupted efforts involving personnel and equipment on the ground and from the air, the fire has reignited above the Abazaj neighborhood, near the area known as “Kroi i Madh.”

Although the blaze had on several occasions been deemed extinguished, the thick layer of humus allowed embers to remain alight beneath the surface.

The wind helped spread the hidden pockets of fire, which have once again burst into flames. Teams on the ground are continuing efforts to contain and extinguish the fire.

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A contained fire continues to burn in the Abazë neighborhood, near the site where the massive blaze that has engulfed the area for several days first broke out.

Although crews have repeatedly intervened both on the ground and from the air, the flames have reappeared. Efforts to fully extinguish the hotspots are being hampered by dense layers of leaves, vegetation and humus that have accumulated over the years.

Two helicopters are currently dropping water on the fire hotspots near the Abazë neighborhood, as well as in the Bojë neighborhood, near Zidoll.

Meanwhile, Qemal Berhami, the elderly man arrested on suspicion of being connected to the outbreak of the fire in Abazë, has been released. He returned to his home last night.

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Wildfires have once again broken out in Krujë. A new blaze has been reported in the Krastë area of Krujë, this time in its northern section, renewing concerns over the wildfire situation in the area.

According to reports from residents, the fire is suspected to have been deliberately set and is spreading rapidly, fueled by strong winds.

The situation is particularly concerning because the flames are advancing toward explosives depots used to supply quarries.

Due to the danger, an army helicopter has returned to the area to help bring the situation under control. Meanwhile, Krujë firefighters have established a safety perimeter to prevent the flames from reaching the depots.

The situation also remains serious in Krujë’s Abazaj neighborhood, where residents have requested help in tackling the fire.

Residents say they called to request assistance, but their calls were not answered promptly. Crews on the ground are continuing efforts to contain the blazes, while the risk remains high due to the wind and the fire’s proximity to hazardous areas.

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Another fire has broken out in Krujë, in the northern part of the Krastë area, once again raising alarm over the spread of the flames. According to reports from residents to BalkanWeb, the fire is suspected to have been deliberately set and is advancing rapidly, fueled by strong winds.

The danger is heightened because the flames are near depots where explosives used to supply quarries are stored. To manage the situation, an army helicopter has returned to the area, while Krujë firefighters have established a safety perimeter to prevent the fire from reaching the depots.

Fires also remain active in the Abazaj neighborhood, where residents have appealed for help.

Residents say they requested intervention from the authorities by phone, but according to them, the response did not come in time. Crews on the ground are working to contain the fires, while the situation remains dangerous because of the wind and the proximity of the flames to areas where hazardous facilities are located.

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The operation to extinguish the fire in Krujë continued uninterrupted throughout the night and was intensified in the early hours of the morning with the deployment of ground and aerial forces.

As a result, the situation is showing signs of improvement.

The fire hotspots are gradually being contained, while teams on the ground are working to isolate them and prevent the flames from spreading.

Firefighting services and ground crews are also involved in the operation, intervening directly in the affected areas.

Authorities and operational teams are continuing their efforts to fully extinguish the hotspots and bring the situation back under control.

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After a night filled with anxiety and efforts to battle the fires, residents of the at-risk areas in Krujë returned to their homes this morning.

Aulon Kalaja posted a video from the scene on social media, showing him alongside residents as he closely assessed the situation and the damage left by the flames.

He went to one of the homes that had been directly threatened by the fire. According to residents, firefighters’ intervention prevented the house from being engulfed in flames.

Kalaja explained that firefighters had entered the home to bring the flames under control and prevent the fire from spreading. The fact that the homes were saved brought relief and joy to residents.

Describing the situation, Aulon Kalaja said that residents were returning to their homes at that moment after spending the entire night fighting and monitoring the flames. He then set off to inspect the rest of the area.

One resident, still shaken, said: “Please, don’t, because we are…”

Kalaja said they would check the condition of the house, while a resident explained that it belonged to their neighbor, Romela.

Residents confirmed that the house had been saved, saying with relief: “Saved, thank God!”

After reaching it, Kalaja showed the rear of the property and said that this was the house they had fought to protect. He pointed out the open door through which firefighters had entered to extinguish the flames and save the house. He then also asked about the condition of the field.

Residents replied that the situation was very good and thanked God that the homes had been saved. When Kalaja asked whether they were happy, they openly expressed their joy.

Kalaja then turned his attention to the rest of the mountain, where there was still some fire farther up, although it could not be seen from where they were standing. He reported that the area was covered in smoke and that there was a strong smell in the air.

Kalaja said it was 5:40 a.m. and that they were in Krujë. According to him, this was the house where the main battle against the flames had taken place, although another two or three homes had also been at risk.

Nevertheless, this house had been the main point of danger.

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Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe has responded to accusations and critical comments posted on social media concerning the management of the massive fire in Krujë.

Braçe said the fire was started by a resident who has since been arrested. According to him, high temperatures and wind contributed to the fire’s spread.

He said the operation to fully extinguish the fire was carried out by local firefighters and members of the Armed Forces. All available equipment was deployed, including ground-based equipment, helicopters and drones.

The Socialist MP stressed that there were neither casualties nor damaged homes. However, he said the environmental consequences were significant, as considerable areas of vegetation and trees had burned.

In his response, Braçe addressed commenters who had asked why he was speaking about Krujë and whether he was trying to present himself as an opposition figure, as well as those who had asked him to see how clean Krujë was that day.

He also referred to the claim that the fire would have been extinguished immediately with €4.2 million, describing this position as “Instagram cynicism over the Krujë fire.”

Listing the facts according to his account, Braçe reiterated that the fire had been started by a resident who was arrested, while the wind and heat helped it spread. He added that the intervention by local firefighters and the Armed Forces, using every available resource, made it possible to fully extinguish the flames.

According to the MP, the outcome was zero people injured, with all residents safe and well, and zero damage to homes, as no house was burned.

On the other hand, Braçe acknowledged that the damage to trees and vegetation was extensive. He noted that air quality in Krujë was not good and that high temperatures were making the situation worse.

The MP said he accepted all criticism when it came to fires, but not, as he put it, “stupidity, cynicism and malice.”

Referring to a popular saying, Braçe stressed that a fire should not be started because, once ignited, it becomes extremely difficult to control.

According to him, this applies not only to Albania but also to Greece, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Canada. Regarding the latter, he said that for more than a month it had experienced nothing but fires, while the previous day, at the same time as the incident in Krujë, 20,000 people were being evacuated, even though the country has many aircraft.

Braçe said that if even one male or female firefighter had been absent in Krujë, everything published online would have been justified. But, he argued, harsh words should be avoided when everyone had been working.

At the end of his response, he raised two issues. The first concerns enforcement of the law, which prohibits lighting fires for any reason during the period from March 30 to October 30.

The second issue concerns firefighters. Braçe recalled that two weeks earlier the government had granted a bonus payment to employees involved in firefighting operations, a decision he praised.

However, he called for two problems to be resolved: establishing a fair balance between firefighters’ incomes, the assets they save and the risks of their work, as well as immediately guaranteeing their food allowance.

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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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