TIRANA, Aug 21 /ATA/ – Ten wildfires remained active in Albania as of 2 p.m. on Friday, while two others were under monitoring, the Defence Ministry said.
A total of 240 military personnel, three fire engines, four helicopters and two Air Tractor aircraft have been deployed to support firefighting operations.
In northern Albanian region of Puka, the situation in Gojan-Gjegjan was calm, with no immediate threat to homes. Crews were positioned at points vulnerable to reignition.
In southern municipality of Vlore, firefighters continued battling a blaze in Dukat that spread towards the mountain overnight, while authorities said homes were not at risk.
Firefighting operations were also under way in Kurbin and Dajt, Tirana, where authorities said there was no threat to residential areas.
The National Civil Protection Agency was coordinating with local authorities and emergency services nationwide, with teams remaining on standby to contain fires and prevent their spread.
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