TIRANA, Aug 8 /ATA/ The Ministry of Defence said 23 wildfires were reported across the country over the past 24 hours, with two fires still being monitored.
The firefighting response has involved 47 vehicles and 445 operational personnel, supported by 65 Armed Forces personnel, three military firefighting vehicles, two helicopters and an Air Tractor aircraft from the Air Force.
The fire in Dajt has been extinguished, while local authorities continue to monitor the area. The blaze in Priskë has also been fully brought under control.
In Çikallesh and Leshtej-Collak, in Kavajë municipality, firefighting operations have been completed after crews from several municipalities, supported by aerial resources, intervened to contain the fires.
The fire in Mushnik, in Rrogozhinë municipality, has been extinguished.
In Mallakastër, firefighting crews are continuing efforts to fully extinguish the blaze in the Ndrenie–Vlosh–Panahor area. The fire remains active beneath the tree canopy on the northern side, where the situation is being monitored.
In Plan i Bardhë, in Klos municipality, the fire has been extinguished following the intervention of five firefighting vehicles and 26 fire and rescue personnel, supported by police and municipal forces, volunteers, OSHEE staff and 25 Armed Forces personnel.
In Kostren 2, in Berat municipality, and Uruçaj, in Peqin municipality, the fires have been fully extinguished. The other fires reported over the past 24 hours have also been brought under control by operational teams.
No active fires are currently considered a threat to populated areas, while the two remaining hotspots continue to be monitored.
The National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC) and civil protection authorities remain on alert, monitoring the situation and ready to respond to any potential flare-ups.
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