evacuation order – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:53:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Wildfires prompt evacuation orders in three central Albania villages https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/08/12/wildfires-prompt-evacuation-orders-in-three-central-albania-villages/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/08/12/wildfires-prompt-evacuation-orders-in-three-central-albania-villages/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:53:07 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=271688 TIRANA, Aug 12 /ATA/ – The Ministry of Defence has issued evacuation orders for residents in three villages in the municipality of Gramsh, central Albania, due to escalating wildfire threats.

In an official statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defense said that residents of Kullollas, Bletëz, and Menkollarë villages were urged to leave their homes immediately due to two dangerous fire fronts advancing since early morning.

Authorities have deployed 80 Armed Forces personnel to support local emergency services, which are working continuously to contain the blazes. Aerial firefighting support is expected to begin shortly.

Across the country, 50 fire outbreaks were recorded in the past 24 hours, with 19 still active. Firefighting efforts have involved 82 vehicles and more than 1,000 emergency personnel.

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