TIRANA, August 20/ATA/ Over the past 24 hours, 35 fires broke out across the country. The Ministry of Defense reported that 5 fires are still burning, 3 are controlled and the rest are put out.
To fight the fires, officials sent 382 rescue workers and 40 fire trucks. The army also added 90 soldiers and 3 helicopters from the air force to help.
Crews continue battling wildfires nationwide, though no residential areas are currently threatened.
30 soldiers are supporting crews at Dajt. The Priska fire is under control. In Puka, 40 troops and 2 helicopters are deployed. One family was evacuated, but homes are now safe. In Gjegjan and Gojan fires remain active; while Tërbun fire is improving. In Mirdita, Gramsh & Malësi e Madhe, low-intensity fires and reactivated flare-ups are being actively contained by ground forces. Gurë-Lura fire is extinguished and under control while Qafë Helmes remains stable.
The National Civil Protection Agency and local teams monitor the country around the clock. Field crews stay ready to protect lives and property.
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