The National Civil Protection Agency and the Ministry of Defense report that during the last 24 hours, 58 fires have been recorded in Albania, of which only one still remains active.
The only active fire is located in the village of Markatomaj, Zejmen administrative unit, Lezha municipality, in a forest area with pine trees and mixed vegetation. Despite being isolated at around 05:45 by four firefighting vehicles and residents of the area, the burning logs continue to ignite from time to time due to the wind.
In other counties, fires have been successfully neutralized:
Lezhë: 8 fires – all extinguished.
Berat: 5 fires – neutralized.
Gjirokastër: 2 fires – extinguished.
Fier: 8 fires – mainly in bushes and vegetation.
Elbasan: 3 fires in the villages of Petresh, Labinot Fushë and Kodër Bujaras.
Tirana: 12 fires in Tirana, Kavajë and Rrogozhinë – including a fire in the “Zyber Hallulli” children’s home (material damage only).
Durrës: 5 fires – all isolated.
Shkodër and Korçë: 2 fires each – neutralized.
Vlorë: 3 fires – successfully extinguished.
According to the authorities, about 32 hectares of vegetation, including oak, walnut and olive trees, have been burned. 85 firefighting vehicles, 557 operational forces, as well as an Armed Forces helicopter participated in the operations.
The Institute of Geosciences predicts a high risk level for fires in the regions of Lezhë, Durrës, Tirana and Fier for today, and moderate risk in other regions.
Authorities are calling on citizens to exercise caution during high temperatures and to contact local structures if necessary.