Nufi-wildfire-frontline – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:02:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Nufi: Armed Forces on the front line of fire-fighting operations in Lurë and Mount Dajti https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/08/16/nufi-armed-forces-on-wildfire-front-lines-operations-underway-in-lure-and-mount-dajti/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/08/16/nufi-armed-forces-on-wildfire-front-lines-operations-underway-in-lure-and-mount-dajti/#respond Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:25 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=303792 TIRANA, Aug 16 /ATA/ The Armed Forces continue to operate on the ground to tackle wildfires and protect communities in Lurë, Dibër, and on Mount Dajti in Tirana.

Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said that in Lurë, 50 Armed Forces personnel, supported by two Air Tractor aircraft and an Armed Forces firefighting vehicle, are continuing efforts to contain the fire. There is currently no threat to homes.

Meanwhile, on Mount Dajti, 50 Armed Forces personnel and two Air Force helicopters are working to extinguish the fire. There is no threat to residential areas in this zone, while the Priskë–Gurrë e Madhe–Farkë–Lundër fire is under control and being monitored.

Minister Nufi expressed his gratitude to the Armed Forces personnel on the ground, praising their professionalism, courage and dedication in tackling the wildfire situation.

“Gratitude and respect to every member of the Armed Forces on the ground for the professionalism, courage and dedication they have shown during these difficult days,” Nufi wrote.
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