
The fire that started three weeks ago in the territory of Kukës has spent 4 days in the mountains of Fan and Oroshi in Mirdita.
The news is given by the head of this municipality, Albert Mëlyshi, who informs that an immediate intervention from the air is required.
He says that the danger has passed in the village of Shengjin, but there are two other villages where the situation remains critical.
"The danger for the village of Shengjin has passed, but the situation remains critical for the villages of Petoç, Fan Administrative Unit, and Lajthizë, Orosh Administrative Unit. The situation continues to be monitored and the flames are fought 24 hours a day by the fire and forest service, as well as the residents of the area, whom we thank. Also, since yesterday, the intervention of the Municipality has been joined by the firefighting forces of the army and the National Agency of Civil Protection. "Air intervention is required immediately," said the head of the municipality.
Mëlyshi calls on the residents of the villages in Fane and Orosh to come to the aid of the firefighting forces.