The Ministry of Defense has taken stock of the fire situation in the country. During the day, 20 fires were reported, of which 11 remain active, 7 are under surveillance and 2 have been extinguished.

Local structures and the Armed Forces, including ground and air capacities, have been engaged in operations to deal with the situation.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the main focus continues to be on Dajti Mountain, where the fire remains active and the intervention is also supported by the Armed Forces with personnel, vehicles and a helicopter; as well as in Kryezi, Kavaja, where, in addition to the firefighting forces, an Air Tractor aircraft has also been deployed.

An active situation is also present in Dibër, especially in the Lundre–Madhesh i Mati area, while in Lezha, work continues in Kalivaç–Zimaj–Kashnjet, with support from two AF helicopters.

In Shkodra County, the Bardhaj-Myselim fire remains active, local structures, volunteers and the Armed Forces, including 2 helicopters, are engaged in the operation. The fire in Kulumri of Fushë-Arrëzit also remains active.

Active outbreaks are also reported in Kropisht in Selenica, Vokopolë in Poliçan and other areas, while several outbreaks in Korça, Elbasan, Durrës, Fier, Kukës and Shkodër are under surveillance. In Drizë–Peshtan–Frakull in Fier, the situation is under surveillance.

The National Civil Protection Agency 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 protecting the lives, homes and property of citizens.