Fires in the country/ 4 fires still active, here's the situation

2025-07-15 11:46:00, Aktualitet CNA

During the last 24 hours, 19 fires have been reported, of which 4 are still active.

These fires have been identified in the municipalities of: Dibër, Bulqizë, Mat, Rrogozhinë, Vorë, Tirana, Vlorë, Kuçovë, Krujë, Librazhd, Prrenjas, Malësi e Madhe and Korçë.

Currently, the following outbreaks remain active:

Dibër District

In the place called "Lake of Flowers", part of the Lura National Park, work has continued to extinguish the fire that broke out in a forest area with pine trees and meadows.

Despite all the work done by the operational forces on the ground, the fire has not been brought under control, as it has spread widely. The steep terrain and the wind have helped the fire spread. As a result, an area of about 150 ha has been burned. Today, 100 forces from the Armed Forces have joined the forces.

The fire has been reactivated in the area called "Mali i Peladhisë", Zerqan administrative unit, Bulqizë municipality, developing towards "Maja e Vlashes". The fire has developed into two fires aided by high temperatures and wind.

The operation to isolate the fire in the village of Arras, Arras administrative unit, Dibër municipality continues. Forces are working to avoid danger to homes, as the wind is helping the flames spread towards the village of Shumbat, Slovo administrative unit.

Fier District

In the village of Drenova, administrative unit Qendër Dukas, municipality of Mallakastër, there was a reactivation of the fire that had fallen on an area of bushes and thorns. During the night, the fire has advanced deeper into the forest massif, taking on an even wider scope. Today the operation began with 13 forces from the Mallakastër MZSH, 15 municipal forces and 30 forces from the FA.

The fires were mainly recorded in areas with bushes and vegetation, where as a result more than 292 hectares of land, over 1,000 plum, cherry and olive trees were burned.

36 firefighting vehicles and 394 operational forces were deployed in the firefighting operations. The Armed Forces also participated in yesterday's operations with 130 personnel and 1 helicopter.

Based on the forecasts of the Institute of Geosciences, light rainfall is expected today in the regions of Shkodër, Kukës, Dibër, Elbasan, Berat and Gjirokastër, while localized rainfall is expected in other regions.

Regarding forest fires, a "HIGH" risk level is expected today in the regions of Lezhë, Tirana, Elbasan, Fier, Berat and Gjirokastër, and a "MODELAR" risk level in all other regions.

The entire civil protection system continues to monitor the situation and is fully prepared for rapid intervention./ CNA