TIRANA, Aug 23 /ATA/ – President of the Republic Ilir Meta on Friday urged civil emergency teams, firefighters, army troops and local government authorities to take immediate actions in response to the forest fires raging in several regions of Albania, especially in Gjirokaster and Lezha.
The head of state reacted to the current situation caused by the massive wildfires that have engulfed forests in several districts of the country and the regions of Gjirokastra and Lezha in particular.
The President’s office said in a press statement that the head of state was closely monitoring the current situation, encouraging the Ministry of Interior, the Armed Forces personnel, the civil emergency teams, as well as the local government authorities in the affected area to take immediately all efficient emergency actions to contain the wildfires and assist residents who might be threatened by the blaze spreading.
Putting emphasis on the importance of protecting nature and environment, President Meta calls on the central and local government authorities to coordinate actions in order to effectively cope with the situation, help residents in the affected area and prevent any potential danger to the citizens.
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