Albania under the 'power' of fires/ The most problematic points during the last 24 hours

2025-07-28 12:00:00, Aktualitet CNA

Albania under the 'power' of fires/ The most problematic points during

During the last 24 hours, 34 fires have been identified, of which 17 are still active, 6 are under monitoring and 11 have been extinguished.

Active fires have been recorded in the following areas, where field work continues uninterrupted to isolate and control the flames:

- In the Lura National Park, developed in two large areas in the direction of Fusha e Pelave, where there is no threat to housing, and in the eastern direction of Gurë-Lura, where it has had the greatest extension, passing Fusha e Pllajes and above the village of Sinë in the Arras administrative unit. Over 54 forces of operational structures have been engaged in the field.

- In the village of Zall Gjoçaj, Mat municipality, work continues to extinguish the fire with an extension of over 14 km, with developments in three directions, from Mas Deja where it includes considerable areas in the forests, in the place called Qafa e Tollës, as well as in the place called Fushë Kuqe. 54 forces were deployed on the ground and today 30 members of the Armed Forces and 15 local forces are expected to go.

- In Qafë Buall, Bulqizë Municipality, the line of fire from Rruga e Arbrit in the direction of Maja e Lepurit continues to be active. The operation with air intervention has significantly hindered the development of the outbreak. The outbreak continues to be active on the Allushi Mountain, in Plan e Bardhë, Klos Municipality, which presents difficulties for bringing under control, despite the deployment on the ground of approximately 130 forces from all structures and an Air Force Helicopter.

- In the village of Kalas , Delvinë municipality, where as a result of strong winds, the fire passed from the Himara side and descended towards a neighborhood of the village, but without posing a danger to homes, while the evacuation of residents was also possible. About 75 forces from operational structures were deployed at the scene. An Air Force helicopter also operated in the area.

- In the village of Markat , Konispol Municipality, a fire spread yesterday towards the village of Shala. After the engagement of the operational structure and the Armed Forces, today the fire source appears to be isolated.

- In the villages of Piqeras and Sasaj, Himara municipality, fires became problematic during the night hours, endangering homes and forcing the evacuation of residents. 9 fire engines, an ambulance, AF helicopters and the Italian Canadair aircraft provided by the European Civil Protection Mechanism were deployed to the scene, neutralizing the situation there.

- In the village of Fang, Rubik administrative unit, intervention is impossible due to the steepness of the mountain slope, covered with junipers, which favor fire. In the village of Kulme, Rrëshen administrative unit, the situation is more stable and is being kept under control, after the engagement of approximately 85 forces from operational structures. The situation appears to be under control.

- In the village of Dishnicë, Korça municipality, a fire continues to burn between the villages of Dishnicë and Barç in low vegetation and without danger to residential areas.

- In the Prespa National Park , Lajthizë village, Pustec Municipality, about 100 forces from operational structures have been engaged to extinguish the fire that continues to burn at low intensity.

- In the village of Fushëbardhë and near the Skërfica tunnel, Gjirokastër municipality, the hearth is located at a high altitude and inaccessible to forces and vehicles. The majority of the approximately 60 operational forces worked to isolate the fire to prevent it from reaching the protected area in the Zhulat forest.

- In the village of Dragobi, within the Albanian Alps National Park, work has continued to extinguish a forest fire. The terrain is rocky and covered with coniferous trees, making intervention from the ground impossible.

- On Shkëlzen Mountain , Tropoja Municipality, the fire source is located in difficult terrain, a pasture area, making it impossible to intervene on foot.

- In the place called "Fusha e Staneve" , in Shëngjergj, Municipality of Tirana, the fire has spread to pastures and forest areas. Work continues with increased intensity by the operational structures. The situation is under control and does not pose a risk to homes.

- In the village of Ibë, Tirana municipality, 3 fires are currently active, under control and with low risk. The fire is about 90% extinguished, and is being worked on by the Tirana MZSH and the forestry force. The Air Force helicopter has intervened in an area with dense bushes. The situation is under control and does not pose a risk to homes.

- In the village of Kuç, Vora municipality, a fire has arrived from the Shijak municipality (Shetel village, In the Shijak municipality area, where about 30 forces have been engaged, the fire has been extinguished. In the Vora municipality area, the fire remains active. There are 60 forces from operational structures at the scene. The terrain is difficult, but the danger to the homes was avoided thanks to the intervention of the Air Force Cougar helicopter.

- In the Bjeshkë e Rahovicës, Malësi e Madhe municipality, near the border with Montenegro, a fire outbreak in a forest area continues to remain active. The rugged terrain makes it difficult to intervene, and the fire has grown in size.

The following hotbeds are under monitoring: Peladhi Meadows, Bulqizë Municipality; In the place called Shashicë, Vlorë Municipality; In the place called Gurakuqi Forests, Librazhd Municipality; in the area behind the Lisec Mountain, Gramsh Municipality; In the village of Strelcë, Maliq Municipality; in the village of Konisbaltë, Dimal Municipality.

Forces engaged in firefighting operations:

-56 fire trucks

-953 operational forces.

-5 Helicopters from the Armed Forces (operated in several areas) and 1 Italian Canadair helicopter, provided through the European Civil Protection Mechanism,

According to IGJEO, today light to locally moderate rainfall is expected in the Shkodra region and light in most regions of the country. Regarding fires, a “HIGH” risk level is expected today in the regions of Durrës, Tirana, Elbasan, Fier, Berat, Korçë, Vlorë and Gjirokastër, while a “MODERATE” risk level is expected in the regions of Shkodër, Kukës, Dibër and Lezha.

Authorities call on citizens to exercise maximum caution, avoid any action that could cause a fire, and immediately report any suspicious fires to the relevant structures./ CNA