32 fires have been reported across the country in the last 24 hours, while the situation appears to have improved significantly. According to the Ministry of Defense, 28 fires have been completely extinguished, 3 continue to be under surveillance, while only one fire remains active.
426 national and local operational forces have been engaged in the operations to combat the fires, supported by 30 firefighting vehicles. The Armed Forces have contributed with 92 personnel, 10 vehicles, a drone and an ambulance. In the Tirana Region, the fire in Dajti Mountain, where 33 Armed Forces personnel intervened yesterday, has been extinguished. The fire in Gropa Mountain has also been extinguished.
In Dibër County, the outbreaks in Lundre-Madhesh of the Mat municipality, in Cerrujë i Klosit and in Selishtë continue to be kept under surveillance. According to the authorities, none currently pose a risk to residential areas. The only active outbreak is located in the village of Gallatë, Milot administrative unit, Kurbin municipality, coming from the territory of the Mat municipality. The difficult terrain prevents the intervention of vehicles, but no risk to homes is reported in this area either.
Meanwhile, in the Shkodra Region, outbreaks in Porav, Rragam and on Mount Tërbun have been extinguished. Outbreaks reported in Fier-Mallakastër, Elbasan and Korçë have also been extinguished.
The National Civil Protection Agency continues to monitor the situation throughout the territory, in coordination with prefectures, municipalities and Civil Protection structures. Operational forces and capacities remain on the ground and ready for intervention, with priority given to protecting the lives of citizens, homes and property.
