TIRANA, August 19 /ATA/ The Ministry of Defense reported 25 fires across the country in the last 24 hours. Four fires are still burning and one is under close watch. Crews have sent 350 workers and 26 fire trucks to fight the flames. The military also sent 140 soldiers, 3 helicopters and 2 “Air Tractor” planes to help the teams on the ground.
The main active wildfires are in Dajt and Priska in Tirana, Lufaj in Mirdita and Tërbun in Puka.
Crews are still fighting a fire in Dajti with 50 soldiers, 15 firefighters, and 5 protected-area workers. The Ministry of Defense said homes are safe.
Crews, volunteers, and the Armed Forces are still working hard in the Tërbun area of Puka, backed by two helicopters. No homes are in danger at this time.
Fires in Gurë-Lurë, Bruç of Mat, Tharrë of Mirdita and Selenica are fully out. The situation is also getting better in other areas. Local teams are still watching and working in Qafë Helmes.
Civil Protection crews monitor active fires on the ground to put them out and keep homes safe.
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