25 fires have been reported across the country, most of which have been extinguished. Currently, five fires remain active, while one area is being monitored.
37 firefighting vehicles and 365 operational forces have been deployed on the ground. They were supported by 158 members of the Armed Forces, with 10 vehicles and four Air Force helicopters.
In Mallakastër, the fires in Riban, Ngraçan, Panahor and Çyçen have been completely extinguished, while in Drenje a reactivation has been identified deep in the forest. The situation continues to be monitored in Krujë, where operational forces are working in the Abaze neighborhood and in the Krastë–Halil area.
Efforts to bring the fire under control are continuing in Priska e Madhe in Tirana, while no danger to residential areas is reported.
Meanwhile, the fires in Cikallesh, Vilëz, Kallmet e Vogël and Goraj–Budishë have been completely extinguished, while Dajti continues to be monitored.
Ministry of Defense Announcement
Ministry of Defense – information on the fire situation over the last 24 hours
The Ministry of Defense informs that during the last 24 hours, 25 fires have been reported, most of which have been extinguished. Currently, 5 fires remain active and 1 area is under monitoring. 37 firefighting vehicles and 365 operational forces have been engaged in the operations to manage the situation, while 158 Armed Forces personnel with 10 vehicles and 4 Air Force helicopters have acted in support.
In Mallakastër, after several days of intensive operations, the fires in Riban, Ngraçan, Panahor and Çyçe have been completely extinguished. In Drenie, Patos municipality, a reactivation has been identified deep in the forest and operational structures are continuing their work.
In Krujë, the engagement of forces in the Abaze neighborhood and in the Krastë–Halil area continues. In Abaze, despite the spread favored by the wind, there is currently no danger to residential areas. In Krastë–Halil, in the early hours of the morning, 2 Air Force helicopters were deployed, which intervened to curb the spread of the fire and support the operational forces on the ground. After the air intervention, the situation normalized and work continues to control and completely extinguish the fire. A total of 4 Air Force helicopters have been deployed in the two Krujë fires.
In Priskë e Madhe, Tirana municipality, work continues to bring the fire under control. There is no risk to residential areas.
Meanwhile, the fire in Cikallesh, Kavaja municipality, has been completely extinguished, while Dajti continues to be monitored.
In Vilëz, Kurbin municipality, and in Kallmet e Vogël, Lezha municipality, the fires have been completely extinguished. The same situation is also present in Goraj–Budishe, Malësi e Madhe municipality, where the fire source is reported to be extinguished.
On the Nëmerçka mountain, Përmet municipality. The volcano does not pose a danger to residential areas.
AKMC and the structures of the civil protection system remain on alert and continue coordination until the complete neutralization of each active hotbed.