TIRANA, Aug 7 /ATA/ – Albania’s Civil Protection Agency reported 21 wildfires across the country in the past 24 hours, with 18 contained and three still active.
The largest ongoing blaze is in Vlorë County, above the village of Dhivër, spreading through pine forests near Cerkovicë, Llupsat, and Shëndre. In Berat and Fier, fires have affected areas near Poliçan and Lofkënd, driven by dry conditions and wind.
Over 300 personnel, 41 fire engines, and support from the Armed Forces – including aerial units – are engaged in firefighting efforts.
Authorities remain on high alert, with fire risk levels rated high in Fier and moderate to low in other regions.
According to the Institute of Geosciences (IGJEO), no rainfall is expected today, and fire risk levels remain high in Fier County, low in Kukës, Dibër, and Korçë, and moderate in other regions.
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