TIRANA, August 19 – The wildfire situation in Albania is improving. Authorities have fully extinguished fires in Lura National Park, Dibër, and Bruç, Mat. Emergency services have also brought fires in Qafë-Helmes, Tharri and Selenica under control.

In Lurë National Park, around 150 local personnel, 30 Armed Forces personnel and 2 Air Tractor aircraft took part in the operation. Meanwhile, teams have fully extinguished the fire in Bruç, Mat.

However, operational forces continue to work in several difficult areas. On Mount Dajti, Tirana, 50 Armed Forces personnel and 1 helicopter are working to contain the fire. A fire that has reignited in Priska remains under monitoring and poses no threat to homes.

On Mount Tërbun, Puka, 30 Armed Forces personnel, 13 firefighters, 8 forestry workers, 45 municipal personnel and 22 volunteers are taking part in the operation. Two helicopters are supporting the teams.

In Lufaj, Mirdita, the fire remains active but has low intensity and is advancing slowly. Teams remain positioned in the area to prevent its spread.

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