TIRANA, August 11/ATA/ The Team Eagles unit received notification of 3 fires in the “Kala” museum quarter in Berat and immediately went to the aid of the local residents of the area in an effort to put out the fire.
The State Police said that it has managed to neutralize the flames.
“In order not to create panic among tourists and citizens, the Police officers used circumstantial means, making it possible to neutralize the flames. The intervention of the fire brigade was difficult due to the terrain since the fire had fallen in several spots around the castle. Thanks to the immediate reaction of the police officers and the local residents, and later on of the firefighters, it was managed to prevent spread of the fire which could have caused great damage to the museum district.” the announcement stated.
Berat Local Police Directorate appealed to all residents to be careful and not to start fires under any circumstances, as they will face the law. /j.p/p.s./
