Fires in Shengjin, Chako: There are no more fires, the situation is under control

2024-07-31 13:46:00, Aktualitet CNA

Fires in Shengjin, Chako: There are no more fires, the situation is under

Haki Chako

The head of Civil Emergencies, Haki ?ako, said that the situation with the fires in the Shengjin area is under control.

Chako points out that all the outbreaks have been extinguished and the intervention by helicopters has been stopped. According to him, there are groups on the ground that are continuing with the supervision and control of the area.

He added in his speech that putting two Italian Canadair planes into motion has been an extraordinary support.

Full statement:

The deployment of two Italian Canadair aircraft have been a tremendous support. I find the moment to thank the heroes of this story, the firefighters, the operational structures of the local level and over 300 FA forces, without discussing for almost 3 days the continuous inclusion of all the fire protection and rescue stations of many municipalities. I hope that such situations will not test us, it is important to understand that natural disasters are the responsibility of all citizens and state structures. We are on alert and operate in other places where we have fires.

A significant area of ??the forest has been burned and this is another phase that will come after this. Assessment of damage to forests and objects in another phase. They are already withdrawing because we no longer have fire stations, the operation with helicopters has ended. We are continuing with the surveillance and control of the area.

The FA helicopter was in operation throughout. There were fires all over the country. Therefore, a request was made for assistance from the European Civil Protection Mechanism. The analysis is done after this operation, the helicopters are in process, they are operating in Tepelena. There is no helicopter for every village. Residents signal you in time.

All tools are needed, we are in the height of summer. Other countries are burning, there has been loss of life. What is worth noting is that the energy of human resources and the involvement of the whole society is a must. /CNA