TIRANA, July 29 /ATA/ – The Ministry of Defense (MoD) provided an update Tuesday on the wildfire situation across Albania.
According to the Ministry, 52 fire outbreaks were recorded in the past 24 hours across Albania, with two of them still remaining active, four are being monitored, and 46 have been extinguished.
Active fires are reported in the western area of the Skërfica tunnel in Gjirokastër municipality, southern Albania, where steep terrain and dense vegetation prevent ground forces from intervening. The municipal emergency services are monitoring this site.
Another active fire is in Spatharë village, Skrapar municipality, affecting grazing land. Forces from various operational units are working on controlling the blaze.
Four other sites remain under close observation to prevent reactivation
Firefighting operations have involved 52 fire trucks and 722 personnel. Additionally, two military helicopters participated in firefighting efforts in two locations yesterday.
The Institute of Geosciences forecasts light to locally moderate rainfall today in Shkodër, Kukës, Lezhë, and Durrës regions, with light rain expected across most of the country.
Forest fire risk levels today are classified as “high” in Elbasan, Fier, Berat, and Korçë regions, and “moderate” elsewhere.
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