TIRANA, August 18 /ATA/ Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi said today that the Armed Forces are still working hard to stop and put out fires across the country.
According to him, the fire in Gurë-Lura, Dibër, is now contained thanks to firebreaks. Thirty troops and two Air Tractor planes are still working to put out the remaining flames. There is no danger to nearby homes.
Nufi reported that firefighting operations continue in Pukë’s Tërbun area with 30 military personnel and two helicopters, posing no threat to homes.
In Tirana’s Dajt region, 50 troops and a helicopter are containing the blazes; the Priska fire is controlled and the Vakumone outbreak is fully isolated with no danger to residents.
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