wildfire-Gjirokastra-operation – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:22:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Gjirokastra, Golemi to ATA: 8 families in village of Krina evacuated because of fire threat https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/08/03/gjirokastra-golemi-to-ata-8-families-in-village-of-krina-evacuated-because-of-fire-threat/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/08/03/gjirokastra-golemi-to-ata-8-families-in-village-of-krina-evacuated-because-of-fire-threat/#respond Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:01:10 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=157066 TIRANA, Aug 3 /ATA/ The situation triggered by the wildfire that engulfed on Tuesday three villages of the municipality of Gjirokastra, Asim Zeneli, Arshi Lengo and Krina, is already under control.

The mayor of Gjirokastra, Flamur Golemi, in a statement for ATA reports that currently the flames have been contained.

“At around 14:00 hrs the heatwave fueled wildfires in three villages: Asim Zeneli, Arshi Lengo and Krina. The situation became more dangerous in the village of Krina. The operation started right away requesting aid from other municipalities in the region. Later, the Army Forces and a Civil Emergency helicopter arrived to assist with fire-fighting operation. “Unfortunately, a resident died trying to put out the fire in his olive grove, while his wife is getting specialized medical treatment at the” Omer Nishani “hospital,” declared Golemi.
The mayor of Gjirokastra, Golemi, emphasized that currently 8 families have evacuated from the village of Krina, while some families will be evacuated from the village of Arshi Lengo to prevent any potential fire risk during the night.

According to Golemi, the locals refuse to leave their houses but they will be evacuated by police unless they cooperate.
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