The Ministry of Defense takes stock: 25 fires nationwide, 9 active

2026-08-12 10:34:27Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The Ministry of Defense takes stock: 25 fires nationwide, 9 active

The fire situation in the country continues to remain problematic today, August 12, with 25 fires reported over the last 24 hours, 9 of which are still active.

The Ministry of Defense announces that hundreds of personnel and ground and air vehicles have been engaged in the firefighting operations. The Armed Forces have 167 personnel, three helicopters and two "Air Tractor" aircraft on the ground.

One of the largest outbreaks continues to be in Gurë-Lurë, Dibra, where the fire has approached several homes. 50 Armed Forces personnel, two helicopters and two "Air Tractor" aircraft have been deployed to protect the community in this area.

Firefighting operations are also underway in Dajt, Priskë e Madhe, Drenje, Krujë, Nëmërçkë and Mount Dhëmbel. Flame activity also continues on Mount Morava in Devoll, in a protected area with pine forests.

According to the Ministry of Defense, in most active areas there is currently no direct threat to homes. Forces on the ground are focusing on isolating the fires and preventing the spread of the fires.

Ground and air operations will continue until the active outbreaks are completely neutralized.

Ministry of Defense post

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, of which 9 remain active.

41 firefighting vehicles and 395 operational forces have been engaged in the operations to extinguish them. From the Armed Forces, 167 personnel, 3 helicopters and 2 Air Tractor aircraft of the Air Force are currently operating in the field.

In Dajt, work continues with the forces of the MZSH and ADZM, supported by the Air Force helicopter, while in Priska e Madhe, 4 firefighting vehicles with 15 personnel are operating. There is no danger to homes in both areas.

In Drenie, Patos municipality, after the reactivation of the fire, yesterday 7 firefighting vehicles, 30 MZSH officers, police, forestry and volunteer forces were deployed, supported by 2 "Air Tractor" aircraft. Today the operation continues with 30 AF officers.

In Kruja, operations continue in the Abaze neighborhood and in the Krastë–Halil area. In Abaze, support from 58 AF personnel and 2 helicopters is expected, while in Krastë–Halil, 58 military personnel with 6 vehicles have operated, alongside ADZM forces and local structures. Currently, there is no reported threat to residential areas.

In Nëmerçka, work continues with the forces of the Ministry of Environment, the municipality and 25 members of the Armed Forces, while on Mount Dhëmbel, the firefighting forces of Përmet are operating and 30 military members are being deployed in support. There is no danger to homes in both areas.

In Gurë-Lura, Dibër municipality, one of the most important operations is underway, with the involvement of fire, municipal, forestry, ADZM, volunteers, 50 AF personnel, 2 helicopters and 2 “Air Tractor” aircraft. Due to the proximity of the fire to several homes, firefighting forces have been positioned near them to protect the community.

The fire also remains active on the Morava mountain, Devoll municipality, in a protected area with pine forest. Forces from the Devoll and Korça MZSH are working on the ground, together with the forest service, while there is no danger to residential areas.

Operations continue with increased ground and air capacities, with a focus on protecting populated areas, limiting the spread, and completely neutralizing active outbreaks.


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