The fire situation in the country continues to be problematic, with 27 fires reported over the last 24 hours.
Three fires remain active, while the situation is most critical in the Dibër region, where fires have engulfed significant forest areas. In Vajkal in Bulqiza, the fire has spread over 18 hectares and the intervention of firefighting forces, the municipality and the Armed Forces continues.
Problems have also been noted in Lundre and Mallunxë e Matit, where strong winds have favored the spread and reactivation of the flames. The situation remains problematic in Dajt–Qafë Priskë, but authorities indicate that there is currently no risk to residential areas. The National Civil Protection Agency and other structures continue operations on the ground, with priority given to the protection of life, housing and the environment.
Announcement of the Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Defense – information on the fire situation over the last 24 hours
The Ministry of Defense informs that during the last 24 hours (from 09:00 on September 2 to 09:00 on September 3, 2026) 27 outbreaks have been reported, of which 3 remain active, 4 are under surveillance and 3 have been completely extinguished.
A total of 292 operational forces and 26 firefighting vehicles were engaged in the extinguishing operations, while the Armed Forces supported the operations with 80 personnel and 3 helicopters.
The main active foci are concentrated in the Dibër district: in Vajkal, Bulqizë, where the fire has spread over 18 ha and today the intervention continues with the MZSH, municipal forces and 30 AF personnel; in Lundre, Mat, where the fire continues in a significant forest area and the operation is also supported by 30 AF forces; as well as in Mallunxë, Mat, where the reactivation of the fire by strong winds has directed it towards the villages of Mallunxë and Lis.
In Dajt-Qafë Priskë, the situation continues to be problematic, but without danger to inhabited areas; today the operation continues with the support of 30 AF forces.
Also under surveillance are the outbreaks in Qafë e Lugut–Vithkuq, Qukës–Prrenjas mountain and Iballë–Fushë-Arrëz, where the latter is located in very difficult terrain and yesterday an AF helicopter also intervened.
The National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC) continues to continuously monitor the situation throughout the country, in close coordination with prefectures, municipalities and all structures of the Civil Protection system.
Operational capacities remain engaged in the field and ready to intervene where the situation requires, with priority given to the protection of life, housing and the environment.
