TIRANA, June 17/ATA/ Krasta Mountain in Elbasan has been on fire today.
The Ministry of Defense reported that 12 members of the Armed Forces and a firefighting vehicle from the Mengël Regional Defense Detachment, Elbasan were involved in this action to put out the fire.
“After a lot of efforts, the fire on Krasta Mountain in Elbasan has been brought under control. Currently, the firefighter forces and relevant structures involved in the operation continue their intensive work for the complete isolation and extinguishing of the remaining fire spots. Also, there is being monitored the terrain so that to prevent any possible reactivation due to the wind,” read the press release from the Ministry of Defense.
“Civil protection structures, in cooperation with local authorities and in full coordination with the National Civil Protection Agency, are on standby to protect the community and natural resources,” concluded the press release from the Ministry of Defense, which also shared photos from the work of the fire service. /a.f/p.s./
