The coastal city of Vlora was faced with two fire incidents almost simultaneously, testing the fire brigade’s capabilities as they had to operate on two different fronts at once.

The first incident erupted at a fast-food outlet, with initial suspicions pointing to a gas canister explosion. Thick plumes of smoke alarmed the area, and the business suffered heavy structural and equipment damage. Thanks to swift mobilization, fire crews contained and extinguished the flames, keeping the situation under control.

Simultaneously, another fire broke out in an electrical cabin near the “Ali Demi” school. The rapid spread of flames threatened nearby residential buildings, but emergency crews acted without delay by cutting off the power and efficiently neutralizing the danger.

Officials confirm that there were no casualties or injuries in either incident, with consequences limited to material damage. The investigation is ongoing, as authorities try to clarify the exact circumstances that led to the two fires breaking out almost at the same moment.

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The severe tragedy that shook the village of Vidhisht in Roskovec this Friday took on even more painful dimensions, as the number of victims reached three. In a live connection for the show “Review” with Greta Topjana, journalist Laureta Roshi provided detailed information from the scene.

According to her, on Saturday at 10:00 a.m., the farewell ceremony for spouses Kosta and Belere Plaku will be held. Meanwhile, authorities have yet to decide at what time the funeral rites for the perpetrator of the serious crime will take place.

Laureta Roshi related that she had the opportunity to speak with the parents of Refit Buzi, who are facing deep shock. Both elderly parents, according to the journalist, learned the macabre news only after police officers arrived near their home around 7:50 in the morning.

“I went to the perpetrator’s residence and had a conversation with his parents, who were completely emotionally devastated. They stated that the event had come as an unexpected shock to them, as they learned it from law enforcement. The father, who suffers from heart disease, together with the mother said that their son had not eaten for two days and had left the house in the early hours of the morning,” the journalist declared.

The parents of the 35-year-old also explained that Refit Buzi was serving the security measure of “house arrest,” as he was suspected of violating a protection order. According to their testimony, the young man had repeatedly raised his voice to demand that his former partner return a sum of money.

After being freed from the hostage situation, Rozalinda Plaku initially received medical treatment at the hospital and was later taken to the premises of the Police Directorate to give her account of the event, the journalist reported.

The intervention of the RENEA special forces to persuade the perpetrator to surrender lasted several hours, but the efforts proved futile, as the 35-year-old ended his life with the firearm he was carrying.

At the end of the broadcast, journalist Roshi raised concerns regarding how conflicts within families are managed and the effectiveness of protection orders. “It is essential that in such cases, an evaluating psychologist is involved at the moment the order is issued. It is possible that an earlier intervention could have prevented this tragedy. Criminal behaviors rarely arise spontaneously; they are usually the result of a series of factors and conditions,” she emphasized.

We recall the chronology of the tragic Friday: Refit Buzi, 35, entered the home of his former partner, Rozalinda Plaku, and shot her parents with a hunting rifle. Kosta Plaku, 58, died on the spot, while Belere Plaku lost her life in the evening at the hospital due to the injuries sustained. Then, the suspected perpetrator took his own life inside his car, after a prolonged siege and negotiation attempts by RENEA forces.

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A significant fire broke out on Friday in the village of Pilur, Himara Municipality. As soon as the alarm was raised, firefighting teams from Himara immediately went to the scene to bring the flames under control.

At the same time, another fire hotspot remains active in Llogara National Park. For hours, fire service personnel, the Armed Forces, and other units have been carrying out an intensive operation to isolate the fire.

Efforts to extinguish the flames continue as authorities monitor the terrain to prevent any risk of the fire advancing towards residential areas.

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A group of five people, all members of the same family, were saved from a great danger at sea last night when their boat broke down right during the storm that hit the Vlora area.

According to official data, the incident occurred near Jala beach. The family was sailing in severe weather conditions when the breakdown left them stranded and forced them to call for emergency help.

Shortly before 10:30 p.m., authorities received the distress signal and immediately a Himara Border Police team set off with their boat for a search and rescue operation.

After searching at sea, the law enforcement forces managed to locate the position of the boat on which the five citizens were aboard. They were a married couple and their three children, who were evacuated safely and escorted to the Himara Border Crossing Point.

The family expressed their gratitude to the rescue team for the quick response and professional manner of operation.

For its part, the Border Police emphasize that it remains committed to the safety of vacationers and appeals that navigation rules be respected, safety equipment always be kept on board, and any sea movement in bad weather conditions be avoided.

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He had shown health concerns inside his cell and was therefore rushed to the Regional Hospital of Vlorë, but despite intervention, he could not be saved.

So far, the causes and circumstances of the incident remain unclear, while authorities are expected to issue an official statement to clarify further details.

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The arrested individual is citizen G. Gj., 45 years old, resident of Durrës, who it turned out was supposed to be at home at the time of the incident, as he was under the security measure of “house arrest” for the same crime.

The police operation codenamed “Reaction” was launched after an immediate report by a female citizen. She stated that, last evening, at the pharmacy where she works in neighborhood no. 12, a person had forcibly stolen a sum of money.

After receiving the report, Durrës Police Commissariat officers organized actions and managed to identify, capture, and handcuff the suspected perpetrator just hours after the crime was committed.

According to police notification, G. Gj. had violated the “house arrest” security measure imposed by the court for theft.

Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the 45-year-old may also be the perpetrator of other thefts.

The case files have been passed to the Durrës Prosecutor’s Office for further actions regarding the criminal offenses of “Robbery” and “Escape of a prisoner from the place of residence”.

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Police services, an ambulance, and firefighting forces immediately arrived at the scene, intervening to assist the injured and to normalize traffic.

The two injured individuals were transported to the Regional Hospital of Vlorë, where they are receiving medical assistance. The accident also caused significant material damage.

Police have launched an investigation to determine the causes and circumstances of the accident.

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