Fire in Shengjin, Ministry of Defense: We are expecting two planes from the EU, problematic situation!

2024-07-30 17:06:30Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Fire in Shengjin, Ministry of Defense: We are expecting two planes from the EU,
The fire in Shengjin

The Ministry of Defense says that it has requested the intervention of two planes from the European Union's Emergency System, to extinguish the flames in Shengjin.

In an update this afternoon, the Ministry of Defense says the situation is problematic, despite the engagement of multiple firefighting forces.

MM calls for the evacuation of the residents of the area.

Announcement of the Ministry of Defense:

Despite the continuous work of operational forces in the field, under the coordination of the Civil Protection Agency, the situation at the heart of the fire in Mal Shengjin village is problematic.

In addition to the firefighting forces of the local government, the Cougar helicopter was also engaged in extinguishing the flames, but as a result of the strong wind, the fire spread, endangering the residential areas and businesses in the area. Measures were taken in time for their evacuation, making it possible to avoid danger.

Yesterday, 20 fire engines operated throughout the night with 60 firefighting forces. Today, apart from the Cougar helicopter, 40 firefighting vehicles and 150 operational forces are working.

Following the request to the European Civil Defense Mechanism, two Canadair planes are expected to arrive very soon for air intervention. The situation continues to remain problematic despite all the commitment at the national level.

We call on the residents to cooperate with the police and firemen in case of evacuation. Thanks to our European Civil Protection Mechanism partners for their help! The work is continuing in several other foci that continue to be active in the districts of Korçë, Shkodër, Gjirokastër, Elbasan.



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