TIRANA, August 17 – Albania’s Armed Forces continue operations against wildfires in Lura National Park in Dibër Municipality and Mount Dajti, east of Tirana. Their teams are also working to protect nearby communities.

In Lura National Park, 50 Armed Forces personnel are fighting the fire. Two Air Tractor aircraft and an Armed Forces firefighting vehicle support the operation. Authorities report no threat to homes.

Meanwhile, 50 Armed Forces personnel and 2 Air Force helicopters are working on the fire on Mount Dajti. Authorities also report no threat to populated areas. The Priska-Gurra e Madhe-Farka-Lundër fire area remains under control and monitoring.

Defence Minister Ermal Nufi thanked the Armed Forces personnel working on the ground. He praised their professionalism, courage and commitment during the ongoing wildfire response.

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