Shqipëria Posted on 2026-08-25 10:46:00

31 fires in just 24 hours/ MM: 3 still active, here are the areas where the operation continues

From Edel Strazimiri

31 fires in just 24 hours/ MM: 3 still active, here are the areas where the

The fire situation in the country appears calmer, while out of 31 fires reported over the last 24 hours, 3 continue to be active and 6 others are being monitored.

According to the Ministry of Defense, 370 operational forces and 22 firefighting vehicles have been deployed to deal with the situation. The Armed Forces also participated in the operations with 70 personnel, a firefighting vehicle, a heavy tracked excavator and 3 helicopters.

Active foci have been recorded on Dajti Mountain, Ballenjë in Dibra and Qafë e Helmës in Bulqizë.

In Dajti Mountain, the operation continues with 20 members of the Armed Forces, while due to the difficult terrain, air support has also been used. According to the authorities, there is no risk to inhabited areas.

In Ballenjë of Dibra, the fire continues on steep and rocky terrain and is being kept under control by emergency structures. There is no reported danger to homes in this area either.

In Qafë e Helmës, Bulqizë, the outbreak remains active and is monitored by MZSH personnel, without posing a risk to residential areas.

Meanwhile, the situation has improved significantly in Puka, especially in the areas of Tërbun, Gojani and Gjegjani. The fires in Gjegjani, Gojani të Vogël and Gojani të Madh have been completely extinguished, while the areas continue to be monitored to prevent the flames from reactivating.

In other regions of the country, most of the reported outbreaks have been extinguished or are under surveillance. Currently, no active outbreaks with a risk to residential areas are reported.

The National Civil Protection Agency continues to monitor the situation throughout the territory, in coordination with prefectures, municipalities and Civil Protection structures.

Operational forces remain on the ground and on alert, with the priority being the protection of citizens' lives, homes and property.

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