Two people have been arrested and two others have been prosecuted in connection with setting fires in Fier.

In the village of Eskaj, Lushnje, citizen KB, 60 years old, was arrested, who was found to have intentionally set fire to the land he rented; In the Divjakë-Karavasta protected area, in the village of Hasturkas, citizen ES, 25 years old, resident of Fier, was arrested as he is suspected of being the author of arson at the mouth of the Seman River, where the fire has engulfed vegetation and a significant forested area, part of the protected areas.

Also, two citizens, 71 and 77 years old respectively, were prosecuted, due to their age, after they were suspected of having started fires on their lands, in the village of Varibop, Fier, and in the village of Çërrile, Mallakastër. As a result of the strong wind, the fires got out of control, engulfing areas with vegetation.

The procedural materials were transferred to the Fier Prosecutor's Office for the criminal offense of "Destruction of property by fire", charged against the above citizens.

The Fier Local Police Directorate appeals to all citizens to show maximum caution and avoid any action that could cause fires, as the consequences can be serious for people's lives, property and the environment.

In particular, the Police appeal to residents who burn agricultural waste or clean up lands and territories through burning to avoid these practices, as they can cause the uncontrolled spread of fires and will face legal liability.