TIRANA, August 18/ATA/ The efforts to extinguish the forest fires in Dibra region continue focused mainly in two spots, in Kacni and Qafë-Murrë.
Prefect of Dibra Nexhbedin Shehu told ATA that there are about 100 operational forces on the ground trying to extinguish the flames in the two fires in the municipality of Dibra.
He said that in Qafë-Murrë, the fire is dormant and on the verge of extinction.
“The fire is active in two spots, but during the night there was no aggravation of the situation. Likewise, the spot in Qafë-Murrë is calm and is on the verge of extinguishing,” said Shehu.
Prefect of Dibra region Shehu also said that the fire in Kacni “is spreading towards a water area and we hope it will be isolated”.
Also, the prefect said that about 100 operational forces have been activated to extinguish the fires.
“Today, 38 forces are engaged; 9 firefighters, 4 forest service employees, 15 Armed Forces, 10 volunteers. About 315 ha of pine forest mixed with oak and pasture have been affected by the fire”, he emphasized. /j.p/p.s./
