The fire situation in the country, 17 August 2021

Published: Monday, 17 August 2020 20:20

 

17 August 2021 20:50...

Shkodra Region

1. Tërbuni Mountain, Puka Municipality: The fire is still active on the northern and eastern part of Fushë - Kumulli. Engaged in the area there are 40 troops of the AF and 60 from the municipality. The Dutch helicopter has been operating from the air reducing the intensity of the flames. Fire was spread by the wind. There is no risk to dwellings.

2. Flet village, the administrative unit of Blerim, Fushë – Arrëz municipality: Engaged in the area there are 40 military troops of the AF and 60 from the municipality. The eastern part of the fire hearth heading toward the crown of Dardha dhe Sakat village which is still a problem, and difficult to intervene from the ground. As a consequence, around 350 ha of forest surface is engulfed from the wildfire.

3. Among Lodërtune villages, the administrative unit of Postribë and Mazrek, the administrative unit of Guri i Zi, Shkodra Municipality. 60 municipal forces are engaged in the ground working in both areas to keep the situation under control. The fire was spread by the wind and the troops are working under any condition due to the rough terrain.

4. Drisht village, the administrative unit of Postribë, Shkodra Municipality, the fire has covered an area with bushes and thorns plants. Over 30 troops are working to extinguish the fire.

Lezha Region|

1. Thirrë, administrative unit of Fan, Mirdita municipality. The fire was extended massively through the village of Dwarf. One firefighting vehicle with 5 effective troops, 30 military troops and forces from local authorities were engaged on the ground. The Dutch helicopter operated from the air to remove the fire from the dwellings. As a result of the flames, an area of about 190 ha has been burned.

2. Patalej, administrative unit of Kolsh, Lezha municipality. Engaged on the ground there are one firefighting vehicle with 3 effective troops, 25 military troops, around 20 troops from the local authorities as well as volunteers. The air intervention with the Czech helicopter has been continued till the final extinction of the hearth. As a result, an area of about 33.5 ha with shrubs and trees has been burned.

3. In the village of Katund i Vjetër, Malung, administrative unit of Rubik, Mirdita municipality, the fire engulfed a forest and dense shrubs. Work is underway to extinguish the fire. It is an inhabited area and the fire can endanger the residents. A firefighting vehicle is stationed near the apartments.

Kuksi Region

1. The fire went downward the place called Laku i Mollave and Laku i Thive, the administrative unit of Malzi, Kukësi Municipality. The fire has covered surfaces of pine and ash trees. It was incited by the winds and Dutch helicopter worked to extinguish it from the air, while 35 troops from the Armed Forces and local authorities were engaged on the ground.

2. Around 15:05, in the village of Dragobi, administrative unit of Margegaj, Tropoja Municipality, the fire has covert a forest area. Work to isolate this hearth to its extinction is underway.

3. Around At around 15:16, near the village of Golaj, the administrative unit of Golaj, Has Municipality, a forest area is engulfed by fires. Work is underway to isolate and extinguish this hearth.

Dibra Region

1. Kaçni, administrative unit of Selishtë, Dibra Municipality. Work is underway to isolate and extinguish this hearth. The fire continues at a moderate intensity. There is no risk to dwellings.

Vlora Region

1. On 17.08.2021. at 11:15, in Kallarat village, Hor Vranisht administrative unit, Himara Municipality, a fire broke out in an area with bushes and thorns plants. The local service of MZSH of Himara municipality sent to the scene 1 firefighting vehicle with 3 effective members. The fire is toward extinction.
Korça Region:
1.On 17.08.2021. at 14:45, There is a fire in the vineyard in Leskovik, owned by the citizen A. G. Work is underway to isolate and extinguish this hearth.

Durrës Region

1. On 17.08.2021, at 14:45, in Barkanesh village, Kruja municipality, there is a fire on a surface of bushes and thorns plants. Work is underway to isolate and extinguish this hearth.
2. On 17.08.2021, at 17:10, in Maskuri village, administrative unit of Rrashbull, Durrës municipality, an area with bushes, thorns, and olive trees is covered by flames. 3 vehicles and 9 effective members, are working to put the fire under control.

Elbasan Region

1. On 17.08.2021, at 17:00, in the administrative unit of Rrajca, Prrenjas municipality, the wildfire has covered an area with bushes, thorns and woods. The fire has covered a large area of these forests which are part of UNESCO, and are of great importance. The vehicles and forces, which have been launched for this operation, find it impossible to extinguish the fire since it is rough terrain, but they are working to avoid the flames reach the apartments.

2. On 17.08.2021, at 17:45, in Fatishe village, administrative unit of Përparim, Peqin Municipality, there is fire in an area with bushes and thorny vegetations. Work is underway to isolate and extinguish this hearth.

Region Region

1. On 17.08.2021, at 19:00, in the village of Lab Maralloz, administrative unit of Lope, Tepelenë. The fire has covered an area of bushes and thorny vegetations. Work is underway to isolate and extinguish this hearth