The Ministry of Defense announced today that 481 emergency personnel and 44 firefighting vehicles are currently deployed.

To reinforce local response teams, the military has contributed 105 Armed Forces personnel, two specialized firefighting vehicles, three helicopters, and one Air Tractor aircraft.

Active wildfires are currently concentrated in Tirana and Dibra regions.

On Mount Dajti, operations are underway to suppress three reactivated fronts, drawing a response team of 25 firefighters, park rangers from the Protected Areas Administration, and 20 personnel from the Armed Forces.

Meanwhile, in the Dibra, fires remain active across Qafë i Helmës, Vajkal, Sllatinë, and Komsi.

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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./

According to the Ministry, today’s operations involved 126 operational personnel and 18 fire engines. The Armed Forces also supported the mission with 20 troops, one helicopter and two Air Tractor planes.

In Dajti Mountain, firefighting operations continue at the peaks above Qafë Molla tunnels, where the fires are still burning. The Ministry confirmed that homes are safe and face no immediate danger.

In Dibra region, the active fire in Ballenjë is still monitored. No residential areas are threatened by this fire.

In Dardhë Mountain (Librazhd), a forest fire has reignited across roughly 7 to 8 hectares. Local firefighters are actively working on the site and no homes are at risk. /gj.m/r.e/p.s./

During the rare total eclipse event more than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon.

Experts advised that the once-in-a-generation event should be watched with special eclipse glasses.

The event was followed with special interest in many European countries. /p.s./

The Media and Information Agency reported that blazes in Dajti, Priska, Berat (Kostren 2), and Peqin (Uruç) are fully extinguished.

Fires in Kavaja (Çikallesh), Mallakastra, and Klos (Plan i Bardhë) are isolated and stable, while crews still work to put out a final active fire in Memaliaj (Alikomemaj) under National Agency of Civil Protection coordination. /m.q/r.e/p.s./

“Boasting rich biodiversity and eight distinct habitats, Dajti National Park is a model of sustainable management, perfectly blending conservation with, and recreational, eco-tourism for all visitors,” wrote Jaupaj in a post in the social media.

Minister Jaupaj stated that the Administration of Protected Areas takes care of the park on a daily basis throughout its entire surface.

Jaupaj and Pacolli also visited the Dajti National Park nursery.

“This nursery remains a key element for the preservation of biodiversity and afforestation, giving concrete value to the daily work in nature protection, and at the same time as a model that we are applying in other national and natural parks,” wrote Jaupaj.

During yesterday’s meeting, Jaupaj and Minister Pacolli agreed to build unified monitoring mechanisms, data exchange and field coordination on both sides of the border, to address challenges related to water quality. /k.s/a.f/p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today in the social media views from the Dajti Mountain National Park, a mosaic of nature above Tirana, offering opportunities for various activities and extraordinary landscapes.

Dajti Mountain with its forest landscapes of beech, oak, chestnut, cherry, strawberry, black pine, invites you to completely disconnect from the urban life of Tirana to become a part of nature.

With about 26 species of forest trees and shrubs, which cover about 80% of the territory, plants and herbs, wild animals and birds, the two dominant peaks, the “balconies”, standing on the steep rocks, this area has become an attraction for foreign tourists who like nature and adventure.

Visitors can also enjoy the spectacular views of the sunset that at over 1000 meters in height offer an amazing spectacle, accompanied by an infinity of twinkling lights of Tirana. /m.m/r.e/p.s./

Also present at the meeting are the chairpersons of the Parliamentary committees, Speaker of the Assembly, Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, the chairperson of the Parliamentary group in the SP, as well as directors of the affiliated institutions to the government.

Media sources reported that the meeting will be held behind closed doors and starts at 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

During the meeting, there are expected to be discussed preparations for the new Parliamentary session, but also strategies for the upcoming election year.

The focus of the meeting is expected to be the analysis of the work done so far and the setting of objectives for the coming months.

While on September 8, there will gather the Assembly of the ruling Socialist Party during which there is expected a deep overhaul of the party’s structures, including the configuration of the SP Leading Board, Secretariats and socialist political leaders of the regions.

During this process, there will be determined the party’s action plan for the coming years and there will be given a clearer picture of the electoral strategies and internal organization of the SP./m.m/r.e/p.s./