TIRANA, August 12 /ATA/ Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi said today that intensive ground and air operations continue to fight the wildfire in Lura National Park. Focused near Borie Lura in the Runjë area, coordinated emergency teams are prioritizing home protection and halting the spread of the flames.
About 220 people are fighting the fire. The team includes the military, police, local forestry workers, municipal staff, volunteers, and national protection agencies. Crews are fighting the fire from both the ground and the air. Two “Air Tractor” planes are dropping water on the hardest-to-reach flames. Minister Nufi stated that teams will stay on site until the fire is completely out and safe.
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