The fight with the fire in Shengjin lasted for more than four days. The National Civil Protection Agency announced this afternoon that the flames have finally been extinguished.
308 members of the Armed Forces, a water autobot, the Cougar helicopter, firefighters from Lezha, Kamza, Tirana, Mati, Berati, Fieri, Lushnja, Shkodra, Kukësi and Durrësi have been sent there to put out the fire.
"Maximum commitment: over 308 officers from the FA with 30 vehicles, 3 ambulances, 1 water truck, 1 Cougar helicopter, 3 firefighting vehicles of Lezhë municipality; 1 firefighting vehicle from Mirditë municipality, 3 firefighting vehicles from Kamza, 4 firefighting vehicles from Tirana, 1 firefighting vehicle from Mati, 1 firefighting vehicle from Berati, 1 firefighting vehicle from Fieri, 1 firefighting vehicle from Lushnja, 1 firefighting vehicle from Shkodra, 1 fire-fighting vehicle from Vau Dejës, 1 fire-fighting vehicle from Kukësi, 1 fire-fighting vehicle from the Port of Shengjin, 1 fire-fighting vehicle from the Port of Durrës, dozens of police and emergency medical forces", announced the Civil Defense.
Meanwhile, two Canadair planes belonging to the Italian government were also engaged.
"Appreciation, gratitude and thanks to every employee, personnel and volunteer who participated in this operation, thanks to whose work people's lives, residential centers and the economy were saved", says the Civil Defense in its response.
A day ago, the flames in Shengjin got out of control even near residential areas, forcing the evacuation of residents and vacationers.