A fire has been registered since yesterday afternoon at the Bushati landfill, engaging several firefighting forces from different areas of the country.
The deputy mayor of Vau i Dejës, Elvis Preçi, announced that fire services from Shkodër, Lezha, Kamëz and Tirana were involved in the operation. According to him, the spread of the flames was favored by the wind, making it more difficult to bring the situation under control.
He stressed that the fire is not suspected to be intentional, based on verifications conducted through security cameras in the area. Preçi assured that so far there is no danger to surrounding homes, while expressing optimism that the flames will be completely extinguished today.
"Yesterday afternoon, a report was received of a fire at the Bushati landfill. Forces from Vau i Dejës, Shkodra, Lezha, Kamza, and Tirana took part in the operation. As a result of the wind, the fire spread further. The fire was not intentional, according to security camera footage. No homes are at risk. We hope that the fire will be extinguished today," he said.
