Ministry of Defense: 7 fires in the country, 5 still active

2026-08-19 21:34:42Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Ministry of Defense: 7 fires in the country, 5 still active
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The Ministry of Defense has announced that as of 8:00 PM this evening, seven fires have been identified across the country.

Five of them remain active, while two others are under monitoring. Around 130 local operational forces, 90 Armed Forces personnel and two Air Force helicopters are engaged in the operations to extinguish and isolate the flames.

Active fires have been reported in Dajt and Priska in Tirana, Lufaj in Mirdita, Tërbun–Gojan in Puka and Shashicë in Selenica. The most sensitive situation is in Tërbun–Gojan, where strong winds have favored the spread of the fire. Despite the situation, no danger has been reported for the inhabited areas in the main fires so far.

Meanwhile, the fire in Gurë-Lura has been extinguished, while the fire in Qafë Helmes has been isolated and continues to be monitored. Civil Protection structures continue operations on the ground with priority given to the protection of lives, homes and the complete isolation of active fires.

Ministry of Defense Announcement

Ministry of Defense – update on the fire situation

The Ministry of Defense informs that as of 8:00 PM, 7 fires have been identified, of which 5 remain active and 2 are under monitoring.

Around 130 local operational forces are engaged in the field, while the Armed Forces support the operations with 90 personnel and 2 Air Force helicopters.

The main active foci are in Dajt and Priska, Tirana, Lufaj, Mirdita, Tërbun-Gojan, Puka and Shasicë, and Selenica.

The operation continues in Dajt with 50 AF personnel, 15 MZSH forces and 5 AZM forces, while MZSH forces continue to be present in Priska. In both areas there is no danger to inhabited areas.

In Lufaj, the fire remains active at low intensity, with the commitment of the Forest Service and the Ministry of Environment, without danger to homes.

The most sensitive situation is in Tërbun–Gojan, where strong winds have favored the spread of the fire. Operational forces continue their work on the ground and the MZSH is focused on protecting homes. There is currently no reported risk to residential areas.

Meanwhile, in Gurë-Lura, the fire has been extinguished and the area is being monitored, while in Qafë Helmes, the fire has been isolated and operations with local forces are continuing.

Civil Protection structures continue their coordinated engagement in all outbreaks, with priority given to the protection of lives and homes and the complete isolation of active fires.


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