TIRANA, July 18/ATA/ During the last 24 hours, there have been reported 24 wildfires countrywide, 4 of which are still burning.
In Dibra region, there are two fires burning. Another wildfire has been burning in Fier region and another one in Vlora.
As a result of the fires, there have been destroyed over 154 hectares of bushes and vegetation, as well as more than 3,000 olive trees.
Meanwhile, 57 firefighting vehicles and 538 operational forces have been engaged in firefighting operations. Also, yesterday, there were used 2 helicopters, 5 firefighting vehicles and 120 personnel from the Armed Forces. Today, as of 06:00, 50 military troops and 5 firefighting vehicles with support personnel were on the ground.
Ministry of Defense called on all citizens to avoid any action that could cause a fire and to immediately notify the emergency services if they detect a fire. /p.s./
