The Ministry of Defense has published the latest data on the fire situation in the country.

Over the last 24 hours, a total of 40 fires have been reported across the country, of which 6 remain active, 9 are under surveillance and 25 have been completely extinguished.

492 national and local operational forces and 36 firefighting vehicles have been engaged in operations to cope with the situation. The Armed Forces have supported the operations with 133 personnel, 1 helicopter, 2 firefighting vehicles, 13 vehicles, 1 drone and 1 ambulance.

In Tirana County, the fire on Dajti Mountain continues to be active, without danger to residential areas. During yesterday's operation, local structures, ADZM and the Armed Forces were engaged. During today, the FA will engage 30 personnel in Dajti, in support of field operations. The fire on Dajti Mountain has been isolated and is being monitored.

In Dibër District, the hot spots in Lundre–Madhesh, Cerrujë/Mali i Allushit and Selishtë remain active, where firefighting, forestry, municipal and civil emergency structures are working. The hot spot in Qafë e Helme is being monitored.

In Shkodra Region, the outbreak in Porav, Fushë-Arrëz remains active, while the outbreaks in Rragam–Bardhaj–Myselim and Mali i Tërbuni are under surveillance and no homes are reported to be at risk. Today, 20 Armed Forces personnel will be deployed in Rragam, Shkodra, to support field operations.

In Fier County, a fire continues to burn in Çërrila, Mallakastër, in an area of ​​pine, oak and shrub forest. Yesterday, the Armed Forces supported the operation with 1 helicopter, 32 personnel and 3 vehicles. Today, 30 Armed Forces personnel will be deployed in Çërrila, Mallakastër, in support of the structures that continue to work to extinguish the fire.

In the regions of Lezhë, Elbasan and Korçë, the reported outbreaks are mostly extinguished or under surveillance.

For today, the Armed Forces have planned the deployment of at least 80 personnel in Dajt, Çërrila and Rragam, alongside local structures and other operational forces.

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 protecting the lives, homes and property of citizens.