TIRANA, Aug. 13 /ATA/ – A total of 31 wildfires were reported across Albania on Thursday, with 18 still being dealt with as of 6 p.m., including 14 active fires, two under control and two being monitored, the Defence Ministry said.
Operations to contain the fires are continuing through coordinated efforts by local and central authorities.
The Armed Forces have deployed 309 personnel, 22 vehicles, nine firefighting vehicles, three helicopters and two Air Tractor aircraft to support efforts to contain and extinguish the fires.
The main active fires were reported in Dajt, Abazaj near Krujë, Gurë-Lurë, Nemërçkë-Dhëmbel, Trojë, Lugaxhi, Dhivër near Finiq, as well as in areas of Mallakastër, Patos and Mirditë.
In the Abazaj area of Krujë, homes remain at risk, while in the other affected areas, the situation near populated areas is under control or poses no immediate threat, the ministry said.
Field operations are continuing to contain and extinguish the active fires, while emergency services remain deployed to monitor the situation and protect populated areas.
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