The fire still remains active near the city of Debar, as well as near the Lakes of Lura in Debar, burning large areas with forests and shrubs.
Defense Minister Niko Peleshi says that of the nine fires, seven have already been extinguished.
He warns residents to be careful, as the penalty for deliberate arson is severe.
Peleshi's announcement:
The fire situation in the country
In the last 24 hours, according to data from the National Operational Center for Civil Emergencies at the National Civil Protection Agency, 9 fires have been reported, of which 7 fires have been extinguished and 2 active.
Currently, it is being worked in the village of Kakodhiq of the Municipality of Delvina for the complete isolation of the hearth, which is the continuation of the massive fire that had engulfed the village of Kardhikaq in finiq municipality. The firefighting forces of the Municipality of Delvina and the armed forces are operating at the scene.
Also work is continuing to isolate the fireplace near the lakes of Lura, in the village of Stone - Lurë of the Municipality of Kukes, the continuation of the fire fallen on a pine surface. On the ground are the firefighting of the Municipality of Debar, forces from the Protected Areas Administration, Forest Service and municipal forces as well as 50 effective from the Armed Forces.
Please the residents be careful! The law provides for a severe punishment for all who set fires and will apply to everyone, without distinction!