TIRANA, Aug 2 /ATA/ – Democratic Party lawmaker Ina Zhupa on Saturday visited the administrative unit of Vergo in Delvinë, southern Albania, where recent wildfires have caused significant damage to residents’ properties and livelihoods.
During her visit, Zhupa voiced deep concern for the affected families and criticized the lack of immediate response from local and central authorities.
She emphasized that all residents have been impacted, and many feel hopeless about what lies ahead.
“We are here not only to offer moral support but to demand that the government and the municipality fulfill their legal obligations,” opposition MP stated. She called for the urgent creation of a joint task force made up of representatives from both local and central government to conduct a house-by-house assessment of the damages.
Zhupa stressed that beyond documenting the losses, authorities must ensure full and prompt monetary compensation for the affected families so they can rebuild and restore their lives.
She warned against repeating the same poor crisis management seen during previous fire emergencies.
“It is essential that the compensation process be swift, effective, and complete. Only then can we give these communities hope and the chance to remain in their villages and continue life in Albania,” Zhupa concluded.
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