TIRANA, Aug. 17 /ATA/ – Thirty-three wildfires have been reported across Albania over the past 24 hours, eight of which remain active and five are under monitoring, the Defence Ministry said on Monday.
A total of 535 operational personnel and 51 firefighting vehicles have been deployed, while the Armed Forces are supporting the response with 100 personnel, two firefighting vehicles, three helicopters and two Air Tractor aircraft.
On Mount Dajti near Tirana, ground crews and two helicopters are continuing operations. The fires are under control and pose no threat to populated areas, according to authorities.
In Gurë-Lurë, Dibër, large ground crews are working with support from two Air Tractor aircraft. No threat to homes has been reported.
Firefighters are also tackling blazes in Qafë Helmës and Bruç, where difficult terrain is hampering operations. The Qafë Helmës fire has been extinguished on the Bulqizë side but remains active towards Selishtë.
Operations are continuing in Lufaj, Mirditë, following the opening of firebreaks, with aerial support. In Fushë-Lajë, Pukë, the fire remains low-intensity and poses no threat to populated areas, while the situation in Rrjoll is being monitored by drone.
The National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC) continues round-the-clock monitoring and coordination, directing ground and aerial resources to areas requiring intensified intervention.
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