Fire situation in 24 hours/ Ministry of Defense: 18 fires reported, 7 still active

2025-08-09 12:46:00, Aktualitet CNA

Fire situation in 24 hours/ Ministry of Defense: 18 fires reported, 7 still

During the last 24 hours, 18 fires have been identified, of which 11 have been extinguished, while 7 are active.
Currently, the fires are active in:

Vlora Region
In the village of Navaricë, administrative unit, Dhivër, municipality of Finiq. The fire was kept under monitoring last night. Today it is reported that the situation due to the wind is problematic. An Air Force helicopter is going to support the forces on the ground. In support of the forces, a Croatian Canadair aircraft is also operating in Finiq.

Fier District

Lofkënd village, Qendër Dukas administrative unit, Mallakastër municipality. The engagement of forces on the ground and air intervention has made it possible to isolate the fire source in most of it. The fire remains active only in the southern and northwestern parts. Today, work continues to isolate the fire source with the support of 25 members of the Armed Forces and other forces from the municipal structures.

Lezhë County
Malaj Epërm Village, Rrëshen administrative unit, Mirditë municipality. The fire continues to be active in a forest area with pine, oak, shrubs and dense vegetation, in difficult terrain that does not allow for operation with water-throwing vehicles. During yesterday, 33 operational forces from local structures operated in the area. The forces are mainly working on creating separation belts to prevent the spread of the fire. Today, 30 members of the Armed Forces are also operating in support of the forces. Currently, there is no danger to residential areas.

Dibër District

In the area called "Mali i Allushit", Plani Bardhë village, Klos municipality, the source of the fire that was extinguished days ago has been reactivated. The fire has been brought under control and does not pose a risk of spreading.

Elbasan County,
Lleshaj Village, Poroçan Administrative Unit, Gramsh Municipality. The fire is being monitored by Forest Service employees for possible reactivation.

Tirana District

Mountain of Bërzhitës, administrative unit of Bërzhitë, municipality of Tirana. After work during the day by the forces of the MZSH Tirana, the fire was brought under control and the source is on the verge of isolation. During the night, the area was kept under monitoring. Today, work continued in the field by the MZSH forces for the final extinguishing.

In Tepelena, between the villages of Turan and Dukaj, Adm. Unit Center, where firefighting forces are working.
The National Civil Protection Agency remains fully prepared for further coordination of forces on the ground and support of every structure in order to protect citizens and common property./ CNA