Fire situation in the country over the last 24 hours/MoM: 17 fires reported, 4 still active
The Ministry of Defense informed today about the fire situation in the country, announcing that, during the last 24 hours, 17 fires have been reported, of which 4 are still active.
These fire outbreaks have been identified in the municipalities of: Dibër, Bulqizë, Mat, Vau i Dejës, Mallakastër, Lezhë, Mirditë, Gjirokastër, Përmet, Himarë, Finiq, Krujë, Tirana, Kavajë, Rrogozhinë and Berat.
Currently, the fires remain active in the Dibër region, in the place called “Lake of Flowers”, part of the Lura National Park, where work has continued to extinguish the fire that broke out in a forest area with pine trees and meadows. As a result, an area of about 200 ha of pine and beech forests has been burned so far. Today, 30 local operational forces and 30 members of the Armed Forces are continuing to work to extinguish the fire.
In the area called "Mali i Peladhisë", Zerqan administrative unit, Bulqizë municipality, work continues to extinguish the reactivated fire. As a result, an area of about 30 ha of bushes and grass has been burned so far.
In the Shkodra district, in the place called "Qafa e Lacit", Vau-Dejës municipality, work has continued to extinguish the fire that broke out on 15.07.2025 in an area of about 25 ha with oak, holm oak, shrubs and herbs.
In Fier region, forces are working to extinguish the fire in the village of Drenova, administrative unit Qendër Dukas, municipality of Mallakastër. The mountainous terrain and strong winds have made the situation difficult. There is also a gas well near the hearth, which poses an increased risk. The total burned and burned area is estimated at around 120 ha of bushes and pine forest, and over 1,000 olive trees have been damaged and burned. Today, 36 local operational forces and 40 members of the Armed Forces are continuing their work to extinguish the fire. The Cougar helicopter has also come to their aid.
The fires were mainly recorded in areas with bushes and vegetation, resulting in the burning of more than 381 hectares of land and over 1,000 olive trees.
27 firefighting vehicles and 288 operational forces were deployed in the firefighting operations. The Cougar helicopter of the Armed Forces also participated in yesterday's operations. Today, as of 06:00, 70 military forces and 2 helicopters from the Armed Forces have been engaged in firefighting operations.
Based on the forecasts of the Institute of Geosciences, today light rainfall is expected in the Shkodër and Kukës regions, while in the other regions locally light rainfall is expected. Regarding forest fires, today a "High" risk level is expected in the regions of Tirana, Elbasan, Fier, Berat, Korçë and Gjirokastër, and a "Moderate" risk level in all other regions.
In some regions, a "High" risk is expected, only in localized areas, specifically: Shkodër region (South-West). The Ministry of Defense emphasizes that all Civil Protection structures are engaged to assist the community in case of need.
The Ministry of Defense invites citizens to exercise caution, avoiding starting fires in open areas and to immediately report any fires they observe to the fire services.
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