TIRANA, August 26 /ATA/ The Ministry of Defense reported 34 fires across the country over the last 24 hours. Five fires are still burning, and four are being closely monitored. To fight the flames, teams deployed 219 emergency workers and 35 fire trucks. The Armed Forces also joined the effort with 60 soldiers, one helicopter, and two Air Tractor planes.
Firefighting efforts remain focused on Mount Dajti, where active hotspots continue to burn on both sides of the ridge.
In Dibra region, two active fires continue in Ballenjë–Kostenjë and Qafë i Helmës (Bulqizë), where teams are monitoring the area. No homes are in danger.
Elbasan region, the hotspots remain active in Mount Dardha (Librazhd) and Qukës Mount (Prrenjas) following recent reactivations. Local municipal firefighting teams are on the scene. No residential areas are at risk. /m.q/j.p/p.s./
