Fire situation in the country, Ministry of Defense: 33 fires in 24 hours, 8 remain active

2026-08-17 09:54:25Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Fire situation in the country, Ministry of Defense: 33 fires in 24 hours, 8

33 fires have been reported across the country over the last 24 hours, with 8 of them still active and 5 others under monitoring.

535 operational forces and 51 firefighting vehicles have been deployed to manage the situation. The Armed Forces have also been involved in the operations with 100 personnel, 2 firefighting vehicles, 3 helicopters and 2 Air Tractor aircraft.

There are currently 120 military forces, 2 helicopters and 2 Air Tractor aircraft on the ground, the Ministry of Defense announced.

The intervention of firefighting and military forces continues on Dajti Mountain in Tirana. There are 15 MZSH officers, 10 ADZM officers and 50 Armed Forces officers on the ground, supported by two helicopters. According to the authorities, there is no danger to residential areas.

Meanwhile, the outbreaks in Priska and Vakumone have been brought under control and are being monitored.

A large-scale fire containment operation is underway in Gurë-Lurë, Dibra. 115 municipal forces, 13 police officers, 11 ADZM forces, 14 firefighters, 7 volunteers and 50 Armed Forces personnel are engaged on the ground. The operation is also supported by two Air Tractor aircraft.

According to authorities, open corridors in the field have helped prevent the spread of flames towards residential areas. There is currently no reported risk to homes.

In Qafë Helmës and Bruç, work continues in difficult terrain. The fire in Qafë Helmës has been extinguished from the Bulqiza side, while a hearth remains active in the direction of Selishta. There is no reported danger to homes in these areas either.

In Lufaj i Mirdita, operational forces are continuing the intervention after the opening of separation corridors. The operation is also being supported by an Air Force helicopter.

In Fushë-Lajë, Puka, 10 firefighters, 16 municipal forces and 40 Armed Forces personnel are engaged. The fire does not present high intensity and does not pose a risk to residential areas.

In Rrjoll, the situation is being closely monitored, including through drones. There is no reported danger to homes in this area either.

Authorities indicate that the situation is being continuously monitored by the National Civil Protection Agency, while central and local structures are coordinating ground and air interventions in areas where fires continue to be active.


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