TIRANA, August 29/ATA/ The local authorities of Dibra asked for help in bringing the flames under control in the area of Lura.
Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi said that the Air Force personnel and the Cougar helicopter have immediately departed for the National Park of Lura, following the request of the local authorities of Dibra to put the flames in this area under control.
According to Peleshi, the situation is serious due to the difficult terrain and the wind which has favored the spread of the flames.
The minister of defense also said that so far the fire poses no danger for the houses, while there is an intensive effort underway to completely neutralize the fire.
“Maximum readiness to protect a national asset like Lura Park”, he said while posting in the social media footage from the operation. /p.s./
