22 fires in 24 hours, three remain active – Intervention with ground and air forces
The fire situation continues to be monitored across the country, with 22 fires reported in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Defense, 3 fires are still active, while 4 others are under surveillance.
288 operational forces and 21 firefighting vehicles have been engaged in operations to cope with the situation. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces have supported the interventions from the air with two helicopters, which have participated in three operations.
The foci that continue to be active are located in Dajti Mountain in Tirana, Vajkal in Bulqiza and Sllatinë in Dibra.
Fire on Mount Dajti
The operation to extinguish the flames continues in the area above the Qafë Molla tunnels. 20 firefighting forces and the Protected Areas Administration are engaged on the ground, while the intervention is also being supported by an Armed Forces helicopter.
Vajkali, the flames are favored by the wind
In Vajkal, Bulqiza, the fire continues in an area of bushes and junipers, on rocky terrain. 40 local and volunteer forces have been engaged to deal with the situation, while due to the wind that favors the spread of the flames, a helicopter has also been activated.
The operation has been reinforced with 20 members of the Armed Forces. According to authorities, there is no danger to residential areas.
In Sllatina, there is a risk of spreading to pine forests.
In Sllatina, Dibra, a hotbed remains active in a pine forest area. 46 forces are working on the ground, including municipal forces, ADZM forces and volunteers. Due to the possibility of spreading to pine forest areas, the operation is also supported by an Armed Forces helicopter.
Four homes under surveillance
Meanwhile, authorities are monitoring four other outbreaks, in Qafë i Helmës and Arrmolë in the Dibër region, as well as Mali i Dardhës and Mali i Qukës in the Elbasan region. According to reports, these outbreaks are under control or isolated and do not pose a risk to residential areas.
The National Civil Protection Agency continues to monitor the situation throughout the territory, in coordination with prefectures, municipalities and structures of the Civil Protection system. Operational forces remain on the ground and on alert, while the priority remains the protection of citizens' lives, homes and property.
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