TIRANA, Aug 17 /ATA/ As of 2 p.m. today, 12 wildfires have been reported across Albania, with seven still active and three under monitoring.
Firefighting operations involve 467 personnel and 34 fire engines, while the Armed Forces are providing additional support with 120 personnel, two fire engines, two helicopters and two Air Tractor aircraft.
Dajti Mountain, Tirana – operational forces continue firefighting efforts, supported by 50 Armed Forces personnel and two Air Force helicopters. There is no threat to populated areas. In Vakumone, the situation is under control and the fire has been contained, while Priska remains under monitoring.
Gurë-Lurë, Dibër – Intensive firefighting operations are ongoing, involving 180 municipal personnel, 15 police officers, 30 Armed Forces personnel and two Air Tractor aircraft. Firebreaks have helped contain the spread towards residential areas, and there is currently no threat to nearby communities.
Qafë Helmës – The fire has been extinguished on the Bulqizë side and is now burning only towards Selishtë, with no threat to populated areas. In Bruç, Mat, firefighting operations are continuing in difficult terrain, also with no risk to residential areas.
Lufaj, Mirditë – Field operations are ongoing. Two Armed Forces fire engines with nine personnel have been positioned near homes in the Caraj neighbourhood as a precaution, while the fire currently poses no threat to residential areas.
Fushë-Lajë, Pukë – Firefighting operations are continuing with two fire engines, nine fire and rescue personnel, seven forestry personnel, 46 municipal personnel, 16 volunteers and 40 Armed Forces personnel. There is no threat to populated areas.
The situation is improving at several fire sites, while ground and aerial resources remain concentrated in the active areas.
The National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC) is continuously monitoring the situation and coordinating the deployment of Civil Protection structures to contain and fully extinguish the fires.
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