TIRANA, August 5/ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the launch of the new firefighting plane and thanked ground crews, stating that Albania is better prepared to tackle fires this season.
“Our first firefighting aircraft is now active. It joins our response forces for this challenging August. We are stronger and more prepared than ever, yet fully aware of the risk of extreme fires—just like the severe outbreaks currently hitting other European countries,” Rama stated.
The prime minister also expressed deep appreciation for everyone on the ground handling the situation.
According to the Media and Information Agency, in the last 12 hours, there are reported 14 fires. Five fires are still burning. Teams are fighting the flames with 182 workers, 19 fire trucks, 3 helicopters and 1 plane.
The firefighting efforts are concentrated in Dajti area, in the village of Riban in Mallakastra, Prrenjas, Skrapar, Himara, as well as in the mountainous area in the municipalities of Libohova and Dropull. /gj.m/j.p/p.s./
