TIRANA, August 24 – Authorities reported 33 wildfires across Albania over the past 24 hours. Six remain active, while 10 others remain under monitoring, the Ministry of Defence said. Meanwhile, 214 operational personnel and 30 firefighting vehicles are working to manage the situation. The Armed Forces have deployed 60 personnel, 3 firefighting vehicles, a heavy tracked excavator, 3 helicopters and 2 Air Tractor aircraft.

Operations continue in several counties, with particular focus on Tirana, Dibër, Lezha, Shkodër and Durrës. On Mount Dajti, teams continue to fight active fires, with no reported threat to populated areas. In Puka, local teams and Armed Forces personnel continue operations in the Gojan-Gjegjan-Tërbun area. Authorities have deployed another 40 Armed Forces personnel and a helicopter for aerial support. They have brought the situation under control, with no threat to homes, while the Prozhëm fire remains active.

In Dibër, fires remain active in Ballenja and Qafë-Helmës, while authorities monitor the fire in Bërshi. In Mirdita, the Shtuf fire remains active, while teams have isolated the fires in Lufaj and Tena.

At the same time, central and local Civil Protection structures continue to monitor the situation and prevent further flare-ups. The National Civil Protection Agency coordinates the response with prefectures, municipalities and other Civil Protection structures. Operational teams remain on the ground and on standby, prioritising the protection of lives, homes and citizens’ property.

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