TIRANA, Aug 13 /ATA/ – The United Arab Emirates has deployed two Black Hawk helicopters to Albania to support efforts in tackling widespread wildfires across the country, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
The aircraft, operated by the UAE Air Force, are based at the Kuçova Air Base and are actively engaged in firefighting missions throughout Albania.
The National Civil Protection Agency stated that the helicopters are providing critical aerial support to ground teams working to extinguish multiple fire hotspots.
Brigadier General Mudhafar Al Amri, Acting Director of Rescue and Firefighting at Abu Dhabi’s Civil Protection Authority, visited the fire-affected area of Gramsh to observe operations firsthand. He reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to assisting Albania during what officials have described as an unprecedented wildfire season.
Haki Çako, Director General of Albania’s National Civil Protection Agency, thanked the UAE for its tangible support, noting that the contribution is already yielding results on the ground.
Authorities reported 37 active fire hotspots across the country in the last few horrs, with both ground crews and aerial assets continuing operations to contain and extinguish the blazes.
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