TIRANA, Aug. 22 /ATA/ – Albania’s wildfire situation improved on Saturday, with four fires still active and seven others under monitoring, the Defence Ministry said.
A total of 11 fires were reported during the day. Operations involved 332 emergency personnel and 15 fire engines, backed by 150 armed forces personnel, three fire engines, a heavy excavator, four helicopters and two Air Tractor aircraft.
In Gojan-Gjegjan in Puka, northern Albania, a large-scale ground and aerial operation continued, involving emergency services, forestry workers, local authorities, volunteers and armed forces personnel. The situation in Gojan i Madh and Gojan i Vogël has improved significantly, the Ministry said.
Operations were also continuing in Shtanë-Tenë, north-eastern region of Mirdita, where there was no threat to homes.
Firefighting efforts continued on Mount Dajti near Tirana, involving emergency services, protected-area authorities and the armed forces, supported by a helicopter and two Air Tractor aircraft. No threat to populated areas was reported.
In Dukat, southern region of Vlora, the fire was reported extinguished following ground operations and support from the armed forces, while fires reported in Dibër, Lezhë, Elbasan and Vlora were under monitoring.
The National Civil Protection Agency said it was continuously monitoring the situation across the country in coordination with regional and local authorities and other civil protection structures. Operational teams remained deployed and on standby, with priority given to protecting lives, homes and property.
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