TIRANA, Aug 8 /ATA/ In the past few hours, a total of 13 wildfire incidents have been reported nationwide, with 6 fully extinguished and 7 still active.
As a result of intensive ground and aerial operations, six wildfire hotspots have been fully contained and extinguished, while efforts continue at full intensity to suppress the remaining active hotspots.
In Vlora County, the situation remains more severe. In the village of Navaricë, the fire has shifted toward the mountain above the village. In Leshnicë e Poshtme, ground and aerial interventions have averted the threat to residential homes.
In support of ground operations, the Air Force helicopter and two Swedish Fireboss aircraft have carried out a total of 44 aerial water-dropping operations.
Within the same county, in the village of Tragjas, another active fire has engulfed an area covered with shrubs and low vegetation. Seventeen personnel from the Vlora Fire and Rescue Service, together with three Forestry Service staff, are engaged in suppression operations. At present, there is no reported threat to residential structures.
In Fier County, in the village of Lofkënd, Qendër Dukas administrative unit, Mallakastër municipality, the wildfire situation remains under close observation.
While the majority of the fire perimeter has been contained, wildfire persists in the southern and northwestern flanks — where the challenging terrain prevents ground-based suppression efforts. Aerial firefighting assets, including a Croatian Air Force Canadair, are currently engaged in ongoing water-bombing operations over the affected area.
In Lezhë County, another wildfire is active in the village of Malaj Epërm, Rrëshen administrative unit, Mirditë municipality. The fire has engulfed a forested area consisting of pine, oak, shrubs, and dense vegetation, in difficult terrain that prevents the use of water-spraying equipment.
On the ground, 33 operational personnel from local emergency structures are engaged in creating firebreaks to prevent further spread of the flames. The affected area is preliminarily estimated at 10 hectares, with no current threat to inhabited zones.
In Dibër County, at the location referred to as “Mali i Allushit” in Plan i Bardhë village, Klos municipality, a previously contained wildfire has reactivated. Due to rapid intervention, the fire is now under control and does not pose an immediate threat of expansion or danger to nearby residential zones.
In Elbasan County, within the village of Lleshaj, Poroçan administrative unit, Gramsh municipality, a wildfire ignited in a remote, rugged oak forest area near the Përrenjas municipal boundary. After sustained suppression efforts during the day, the fire has been fully contained and is currently being monitored by Forestry Service teams to prevent possible flare-ups.
In Tirana County, a wildfire is raging on Mount Bërzhitë, within the Bërzhitë administrative unit of Tirana municipality, affecting a densely vegetated area. Fifteen personnel from the Tirana Fire and Rescue Service are engaged on the ground, conducting suppression operations. Currently, there is no reported threat to nearby residential properties.
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