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Rain extinguishes fires, out of 28 only 3 fires remain active

2025-08-15 10:41:58Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Rain extinguishes fires, out of 28 only 3 fires remain active
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The fire situation in the country has improved significantly, a day after rainfall in many of the affected areas. Thus, during the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Defense, 28 fires have been reported, of which 3 remain active and 6 others are in the monitoring phase.

Currently, operations to isolate and extinguish the fires continue in three main areas: in Tërnova (Bulqizë), where the flames have engulfed dense forests and are advancing towards the old city; in Xeth (Fushë-Arrëz), where 60 operational forces and 80 soldiers with air support have been engaged; and in Velë (Mirditë), where the fire has engulfed an area of pine trees of about 6.5 hectares.

Additionally, 6 outbreaks are being monitored in different areas of the country such as Mali me Gropa (Bulqizë), Poliçan, Berat and Tirana.

Most of them have been brought under control thanks to the rapid intervention of firefighters, the Armed Forces and helicopters, as well as the help of rainfall.

The three active foci:

Tërnovo (Bulqizë Municipality) – The fire continues to develop in the dense forest crown from the mountain pass towards the old town of Bulqizë. 8 members of the Bulqizë Municipality Fire Department, 4 municipal forces, 6 forestry forces, 3 police forces, supported by the Armed Forces with 30 military forces and 1 helicopter, are engaged in the operation. Work is underway to isolate the fire.

Xeth (Fushë-Arrëz Municipality) – Work continues to isolate the fire with the engagement of 60 operational forces, assisted by 80 military forces and 1 helicopter. The intensity of the flames has decreased, but the work to extinguish it continues.

Velë (Mirditë Municipality) – Fire in a pine forest, with about 6.5 ha described by flames. On the ground are 3 firefighting vehicles with 6 employees of the Mirditë Municipality Fire Department, 12 municipal forces, 6 forestry forces, 2 police forces and 6 military forces. Work is underway to completely extinguish the fire.

Hotspots under monitoring:

Mali me Gropa – Bizë (Bulqizë Municipality) – The fire is taking place in a rocky area, without danger. 2 AdZM forces and 5 volunteers are engaged.

Zhapokika, Plasnik (Lugas neighborhood) and Rehova (Poliçan Municipality) – The fire was brought under control by the intervention of forces, 2 helicopters, and helped by rainfall.

Velçan (Berat Municipality) - The situation is under control after the intervention of 25 MZSH officers, 2 helicopters and favored by rainfall.

Mali i Bërzhitës, Ibë (Tirana Municipality) – Fire under control by 3 firefighting vehicles, 5 APR forces and the police.

Damjan-Fortuzaj and Isufaj (Tirana Municipality) – Under control after the intervention of the Ministry of Interior, the Albanian Police and the Police.

Ferraj and Zall-Herr (Tirana Municipality) – Low intensity, under control and without risk to homes.

52 firefighting vehicles and 740 operational forces were deployed in the firefighting operations, assisted by the Armed Forces with 323 military forces, 7 firefighting vehicles and 1 helicopter of the Armed Forces. Also participating were 4 helicopters (UAE, Czech, Slovak) and 1 Canadair aircraft from Italy.


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