TIRANA, Aug 10 /ATA/ – Albanian authorities on Monday reported 27 wildfires over the past 24 hours, five of which remain active and two under monitoring.
The Ministry of Defense said A total of 42 fire engines and 371 operational personnel have been deployed, supported by 153 Armed Forces personnel, six military fire engines, an ambulance, four helicopters and an Air Tractor aircraft.
In Cikallesh, near Kavaja, crews are working to extinguish remaining pockets of fire, with no threat to populated areas. Fires in Dajt and Priske e Madhe are also being monitored, with no threat to homes reported.
In Mallakaster, fires in Panahor-Ndrenie-Vlosh and Koilac-Greshice/Hekal are under control. In Abaze, near Kruja, the fire has been reduced to small pockets and poses no threat to populated areas.
The fire in Krasta is being tackled with air support because of difficult terrain. There are no homes nearby and no immediate threat to the community.
In Vilez, near Kurbin, the fire remains active. The intervention of two Armed Forces helicopters helped contain its spread and protect a church, cemetery and nearby homes.
Several other fires, including those in Xhaferaj-Oblike, Spathare and Kodra e Bute in Cerrik, were fully extinguished over the past 24 hours.
The National Civil Protection Agency and other civil protection structures continue to monitor the situation and coordinate operations, prioritising the protection of lives, homes and populated areas.
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