Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi has reacted to the situation of the fire on Mount Çika.
Through a post on social networks, he informs that the fire from the direction of Palasa has been brought under control and work is continuing in the other part in the direction of Himara. He also emphasized that today 11 fires were extinguished throughout the country.
We remind you that yesterday two planes arrived from Greece to put out the flames on Mount Chika.
Pelesh's post:
Efforts from the ground and the air have been going on for hours to put out the flames in the only hearth that we have in the entire territory of the country, the one in Mali e Çikas. The fire has been brought under control from the direction of Palasa and work is continuing in the other part in the direction of Himara. Thanks to the quick reaction during the last 24 hours, 11 fires have been extinguished in the districts of Fier, Tirana, Korça and Shkodra. Acknowledgments to the FA operatives, the fire brigade, but also to the committed volunteers. Thanks to the European Civil Protection Mechanism for the quick response and assistance provided.
A call to all citizens: Protect the environment, protect yourself and others, being careful with the lighting of fires! Deliberate arson is punished and those responsible will go to justice!