The Ministry of Defense has announced that the massive fire on Kruja Mountain has been completely under control since 06:00 this morning.
According to authorities, the situation on the ground is currently calm, while a remaining hotbed in the upper part of the mountain is being managed from the air, with the support of two Air Force helicopters.
Over 200 firefighters and more than 200 Armed Forces personnel were involved in the operation to extinguish the flames, working non-stop throughout the night throughout the perimeter of the area affected by the fire.
The fire resulted in the destruction of only one building, specifically a warehouse owned by a business. Fortunately, no injuries were reported and no homes were engulfed in flames.
Notification of authorities:
The fire in Kruja was completely dominated! As of 06:00 in the morning, it has been completely under control, thanks to the coordinated commitment of all operational structures.
A remaining section on the mountaintop is being managed from the air with the support of two Air Force helicopters.
The situation is completely calm and fortunately a potential disaster was prevented thanks to the on-site engagement of over 200 firefighters and over 200 Armed Forces personnel - who worked non-stop throughout the night throughout the entire perimeter of the affected area.
Most of these forces have already been redeployed.
Only one building was destroyed by fire (a business warehouse). Fortunately, no lives were lost and no homes were burned.
Unlimited thanks and gratitude for the special dedication and sacrifice of each of the operational forces who fought relentlessly to extinguish the massive fire on Mount Kruja.
