The Ministry of Defense announced that the powerful flames that engulfed Mount Krujë have been fully brought under control since 6:00 a.m.

According to official reports, the area is now calm, while an isolated hotspot at the highest point of the mountain is being tackled from the air with the help of two Air Force helicopters.

Only one active hotspot currently remains and continues to be monitored from above.

More than 200 firefighters and over 200 Armed Forces personnel took part in the firefighting operation, working continuously throughout the night across the entire perimeter of the affected area.

Only one structure was completely destroyed by the flames, specifically a private warehouse belonging to a business. The good news is that no one was injured and no homes were affected by the fire.

According to the authorities’ statement, the fire in Krujë was fully contained as of 6:00 a.m., thanks to the coordinated efforts of all operational units.

While the upper part of the mountain continues to be managed from the air with the support of two helicopters, the situation is completely calm and a potential disaster was prevented thanks to the tireless efforts of more than 200 firefighters and over 200 Armed Forces personnel, who remained throughout the night across every part of the at-risk perimeter.

Most of these forces have now been redeployed. Only one building was destroyed by the flames—a business warehouse—and fortunately, no casualties or burned homes have been reported.

The authorities expressed their profound thanks and gratitude for the extraordinary dedication and sacrifice of every member of the operational forces who fought relentlessly to extinguish the massive fire on Mount Krujë.

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The large-scale fire on Mount Krujë has prompted Albanian authorities to take action, deploying helicopters and a Bayraktar drone from the air.

The firefighting operation continued throughout the night, involving civil emergency services and the Armed Forces.

More than 200 personnel from the civil emergency services and the Armed Forces have been deployed in the operation, while 80 Fire and Rescue personnel are also on the ground.

To tackle the situation, 21 fire engines, three helicopters, the Bayraktar TB2 drone, two drones equipped with thermal cameras from the National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC), and ambulances are being used.

Defense Minister Ermal Nufi has closely monitored the situation on the ground, coordinating the deployment of the Armed Forces, Fire and Rescue services, and other civil emergency institutions.

Announcement:

Operations to contain and bring the fire on Mount Krujë under control have continued intensively, with civil emergency services and the Armed Forces working without interruption throughout the night.

Defense Minister Ermal Nufi closely monitored the situation and the operation on the ground and coordinated the deployment of the Armed Forces, Fire and Rescue services, and other civil emergency services.

More than 200 personnel from the civil emergency services and the Armed Forces, as well as 80 Fire and Rescue personnel, took part in the operation.

The following resources have been deployed on the ground and from the air:

21 fire engines;

3 helicopters;

the Bayraktar TB2 drone;

2 AKMC drones equipped with thermal cameras;

ambulances.

AKMC’s Mobile Operations Center has been deployed in the area to coordinate and monitor the operation.

All services are continuing the operation with maximum commitment and full coordination, while the situation is being continuously monitored from the ground and the air.

The operation’s priority remains protecting citizens’ lives, homes, and property, as well as bringing the fire in the Krujë area fully under control.

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