TIRANA, August 10/ATA/- General Director of the National Agency of Civil Protection Haki Çako stated today that the situation in the Malzi administrative unit in Kukës is critical.
He added that if the intensity of the fire increases, there will also be evacuation of the local residents.
Speaking to reporters, Çako said that in Laku i Thive, but also in Karaburun of Vlora, helicopters and all structures from the ground have intervened to keep the fires under control.
“The operation with the Dutch helicopter continues in Karaburun, of course an extraordinary work was done yesterday, but it happens a bit like the legend of Rozafa. As soon as we have finished work, suddenly a fire breaks out again and that can be no other, but a criminal initiative”, said Çako regarding the situation with the fires in the south.
“Strong initiatives should be taken to change the legal sanctions against arsonists, whether for economic purposes, but especially for terrorist purposes,” he said.
“It is such a big area that it is difficult to supervise all the forests. The terrain is known better by residents and even more so by those with criminal tendencies who are paid by certain circles or have other criminal initiatives “, said Çako.
Regarding the fire on the Kalimashi tunnel, Çako said that, “The conclusion belongs to the investigation. I believe that the judiciary, police structures, law enforcement agencies are working hard and investigating the work to bring to an end the information available in all cases. We are in contact with the local police structures and expect the responsible persons will be brought to justice “.
Regarding the cooperation with the forces arrived from Kosovo, Çako said that they are cooperating closely.
“I take this opportunity to thank them for their willingness and support. I am convinced that their contribution will be rewarded together with the contribution of hundreds of thousands of other employees of the civil protection system in Albania who have been fighting the flames for days,” he said./p.s./
