
A powerful fire broke out in the territory of the Himara Municipality, specifically in neighborhood no. 1, near the bypass area, on Friday evening. As a result of the strong wind, the flames have spread rapidly, endangering the surrounding area and several homes.
According to information provided by the Prefecture and Civil Protection structures, so far it is reported that seven apartments have been completely burned.
Residents say they have experienced a difficult night. Due to the spread of the flames, some people and tourists have been forced to leave their homes and structures, moving to safer areas.
Fortunately, preliminary information indicates no injuries.
Tour operators and business owners in the area say the fire caught them unprepared, as the flames spread rapidly due to strong winds. The situation continued to remain problematic until the early hours of Saturday morning.
The large fire has caused significant damage and a difficult situation for the residents of Himara, while firefighting forces and emergency structures have continued their work to isolate and extinguish the flames.
The fire is now under control and a helicopter is working from the air to completely extinguish the flames.