TIRANA, Aug 25 /ATA/ The Ministry of Defence said today that civil protection authorities had reported 31 wildfires across the country over the past 24 hours, with three still active and six under monitoring.
According to the Ministry of Defence, a total of 370 operational personnel and 22 firefighting vehicles have been deployed to manage the situation. The Armed Forces supported the operations with 70 personnel, one fire engine, one heavy tracked excavator, and three helicopters.
At Mount Dajti, 30 Armed Forces personnel and 30 firefighters were deployed yesterday, while one Armed Forces helicopter was also brought in due to the difficult terrain. The operation is continuing today with 20 Armed Forces personnel, and there is no threat to populated areas.
In Ballenjë, Dibër, the fire remains active in steep and rocky terrain. Five personnel from the Dibër Protected Areas Administration (ADZM) have been deployed to tackle the blaze, while there is no threat to populated areas.
In Qafa e Helmës, Bulqizë, the fire remains active and is being monitored by four Bulqizë Fire and Rescue Service personnel. There is no threat to populated areas.
The situation has improved in Pukë. In the areas of Tërbun, Gojan and Gjegjan, 83 personnel were deployed yesterday, supported by 40 Armed Forces personnel and one Armed Forces helicopter. The fires in Gjegjan, Gojan i Vogël and Gojan i Madh have been fully extinguished, while the areas remain under close watch.
In the other counties, most of the reported fires have either been extinguished or are being kept under surveillance. None of the active fires currently pose a threat to populated areas.
The National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC) continues to monitor the situation across the country around the clock, in close coordination with prefectures, municipalities and all structures of the Civil Protection system.
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