Another victim is suspected to have been registered in the Elbasan region as a result of the fires that have swept the country. After the 80-year-old who lost his life the day before, after lighting a fire in the yard of his apartment, causing the flames to spread on the ground and posing a great danger to residents and property in the area, according to A2 CNN another person is suspected to have died as a result of asphyxiation from the fire.
While it is reported that many others have asphyxiated, dozens of homes have been completely destroyed, while the villages that were surrounded by flames the day before; Kullollas, Bletëz, Skënderbegas, Menkollare, Zenelas, Harunas, have been completely burned.
As of yesterday evening, 34 fires have been reported across the country, of which 27 are active and 7 are being monitored. The most problematic situation continues to be in the south of the country, with high risk to protected areas, housing and infrastructure.