During the last 24 hours, 25 fires have been reported across the country, most of which have been extinguished. Currently, 5 fires remain active, while one area continues to be monitored.
The Ministry of Defense has taken stock of the situation, announcing that 37 firefighting vehicles and 365 operational forces have been engaged in firefighting operations. In support of them, 158 Armed Forces personnel, with 10 vehicles and 4 Air Force helicopters, have also operated.
In Kruja, the operation continues in the Abaze and Krastë–Halil areas. Aerial intervention with helicopters has helped contain the spread of the flames and currently there is no reported danger to residential areas.
In Mallakastër, the fires in Riban, Ngraçan, Panahor and Çyçen have been extinguished. Meanwhile, in Drenie, Patos, a reactivation of the fire has been identified deep in the forest and teams continue to intervene to isolate it.
In Tirana, in the Priska e Madhe area, work continues to bring the fire under control, which currently does not pose a danger to residential areas.
In Përmet, the operation continues on the Nëmerçka mountain, in a high area near the border with Greece. This hotbed also does not pose a threat to residential areas.
Meanwhile, the fires in Cikallesh, Vilëz, Kallmet e Vogël and Goraj–Budishë have been completely extinguished. The Dajti area continues to be monitored.
The National Civil Protection Agency and Civil Protection structures remain on alert and continue coordinating field operations until the active outbreaks are completely neutralized.
