TIRANA, July 8 /ATA/ – A military “Cougar” helicopter and troops, under coordination of the National Civil Protection Agency, have joined the ongoing efforts to put out a wild fire in a rural area in Dropull Municipality, southern Albanian region of Gjirokaster, on Monday.
The Minister of Defence Niko Peleshi said that a “Cougar” helicopter and servicemen are trying to extinguish the blaze that broke out in the area overlooking the villages of Sofratike, Terihat, Goricë, Frashtan, Lugar and Grapsh, to protect local residents and their properties.
Defence Minister announced that firefighters, State Police and local emergency crews are fighting the flames.
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