
The fire situation in the country continues to remain problematic, with dozens of fires reported over the last 24 hours.
According to the Media and Information Agency, a total of 45 fires have been identified, while 12 of them continue to be active.
Firefighting operations are underway in several territories, including Dajti, Kruja, Patos, Mallakastra, Përmet, Devolli, Mirdita and Vau e Dejës. Hundreds of operational forces, firefighting vehicles, Armed Forces personnel and aerial vehicles are engaged in the field. Currently, the operations are also supported by three helicopters and two “Air Tractor” aircraft.
The priority of emergency structures remains the protection of the lives of citizens, homes and residential areas. So far, it is reported that about 418 hectares of burned area and 250 olive trees have been damaged.
Meanwhile, Civil Protection structures continue monitoring and interventions on the ground to isolate and extinguish active outbreaks.
"Fire situation over the last 24 hours"
Over the last 24 hours, 45 fires have been reported, of which 12 remain active and 1 is under monitoring.
72 firefighting vehicles and 839 operational forces have been engaged in the operations, while 250 Armed Forces personnel, 5 helicopters and 2 "Air Tractor" aircraft have been included in support. Currently, 167 Armed Forces personnel, 3 helicopters and 2 "Air Tractor" aircraft are continuing operations in the field.
Operations continue in Dajt, Priskë e Madhe, Patos–Mallakastër, Krujë, Përmet, Gurë-Lurë, Devoll, Mirditë and Vau i Dejës, with coordinated interventions from the ground and air.
In all areas, the priority remains the protection of the lives of citizens, homes and residential areas, as well as the isolation and rapid extinguishing of active outbreaks.
Reports so far indicate about 418 hectares of burned area and 250 damaged olive trees.
"AKMC and all Civil Protection structures continue to monitor and coordinate field operations," MIA reports.
The Ministry of Defense has also provided detailed information on the fire situation in the country. The Ministry of Defense reports that 72 fire trucks and 839 operational forces have been engaged in the firefighting operations. In addition, 250 Armed Forces personnel, 5 helicopters and 2 Air Tractor aircraft of the Armed Forces have been engaged.
"The Ministry of Defense informs that during the last 24 hours, 45 fire outbreaks have been reported, of which 12 remain active and 1 outbreak is under monitoring. 72 firefighting vehicles and 839 operational forces have been engaged in fire extinguishing operations. 250 Armed Forces personnel, 5 helicopters and 2 Air Force "Air Tractor" aircraft have also been engaged in support of the operations. Currently, 167 AF personnel, 3 helicopters and 2 "Air Tractor" aircraft continue to operate in the field."
In Dajt, near the Selita water plant and above the Qafë-Molla tunnels, work continues to extinguish the fire in the pine forest. The MZSH and ADZM forces, supported by 2 Air Force helicopters, are engaged in the operation, while there is no danger to residential areas.
In Priska e Madhe, where the fire has spread towards Gurra, Farka and Lundra, the work of ground forces and air intervention continues to bring the situation under control.
In Drenie–Lofkend–Ngracije, in the Patos–Mallakastër area, the operation continues with firefighting forces and local structures, supported by 30 Armed Forces personnel and 1 AF ambulance. 3 firefighting vehicles, 15 personnel and 25 municipal forces have been deployed on the ground.
In Krujë, the fire in the Abaze neighborhood remains active and the operation is being strongly supported by the Armed Forces and air assets. 57 AF personnel, support vehicles and Air Force helicopters are engaged in the field, while the forces continue to work to protect residential areas. In Krastë and Halil, ADZM forces, municipal structures and 58 military personnel with 6 vehicles are operating; currently there is no danger to residential areas.
In Përmet, work continues on two hot spots, on Mount Nëmerçka above Biovizhda and on Mount Dhëmbel above Badilonjë. Firefighters and municipal forces are engaged in the operations, supported by 25 and 30 members of the Armed Forces, respectively. The hot spots are located in difficult mountainous terrain, but do not pose a danger to residential areas.
In Gurë-Lura, Dibër municipality, a large-scale operation from land and air is underway. The Ministry of Emergency Situations, municipal forces, State Police, forestry service, ADZM, AKMC, civil emergency structures and volunteers are engaged in the field, supported by 50 Armed Forces personnel and 2 "Air Tractor" aircraft.
In the Morava Mountains, Devoll Municipality, the work of the MZSH forces and the forest service continues in an area with pine forest, without danger to residential areas. In Mirditë, the hotbeds in Valcë–Tenë and in Trojë remain active, where in addition to local forces and volunteers, armed forces and vehicles also operate. The hotbed in Vilëz, Kurbin, after the intervention of ground forces and an AF helicopter, is under monitoring.
In Vau i Dejës, work continues to extinguish a fire in a pine forest, with the involvement of the Ministry of Environment, municipal forces and the support of a firefighting vehicle from the Armed Forces.
"AKMC and all structures of the Civil Protection system continue to monitor and coordinate operations from the ground and air, with priority given to protecting the lives of citizens, homes and residential areas, as well as isolating and extinguishing active outbreaks as quickly as possible," the announcement states.