The Ministry of Defense announces that 21 fires have been reported over the last 24 hours, of which 6 remain active and 7 are under surveillance.
Active foci are located on Mount Dajti, Qafë Helmes in Bulqizë, Shtuf and Shtanë-Tenë in Mirditë, Prozhem in Pukë and Mount Çikë above Palasë.
354 operational forces, 155 Armed Forces personnel, 3 helicopters and 2 Air Tractor aircraft have been engaged in the extinguishing operations.
According to the ministry, there is currently no risk to residential areas, while operations continue to isolate the outbreaks and prevent their reactivation.
Ministry of Defense - information on the fire situation over the last 24 hours
The Ministry of Defense informs that during the last 24 hours, 21 fires have been reported, of which 6 remain active and 7 under surveillance.
354 operational forces and 24 firefighting vehicles, supported by 155 Armed Forces personnel, 3 firefighting vehicles, 1 heavy excavator, 3 helicopters and 2 Air Tractor aircraft, have been engaged in the operations to manage the situation.
Active foci:
* Dajti Mountain – the operation continues with the support of 30 AF personnel. Yesterday, 25 MZSH, 5 ADZM, 30 AF personnel, as well as air capabilities were deployed. There is no risk to inhabited areas.
* Qafë e Helmes, Bulqizë – today a fire has been reactivated in two areas in a dense pine forest. 11 MZSH officers have been engaged in the operation to bring the situation under control.
* Shtuf, Mirditë – the outbreak remains active, but with low intensity and is being monitored by local structures.
* Shtanë–Tenë, Mirditë – the situation appears to be stabilized. Work continues today with 6 MZSH officers, 6 forestry service employees and 15 municipal forces. There is no risk to homes.
* Prozhem, Pukë – the outbreak remains active in forest areas. The operation continues with local structures and 30 members of the Armed Forces. There is currently no risk to homes. Meanwhile, the situation in Gjegjan, Gojan të Vogël and Gojan të Madh has been isolated or extinguished and is being kept under surveillance.
* Çika Mountain, above Palasa – the fire continues in steep and inaccessible terrain, while today the final extinguishing operation is supported by 2 Air Tractor aircraft.
Despite the difficult terrain and the impact of the wind in some areas, the situation in some of the main outbreaks has improved, while operations continue with a focus on isolating active outbreaks, preventing reactivations, and protecting residential areas.
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.