Fire Situation, Vengu at the National Civil Defense Operational Center: Cooperation with local authorities, modernization of equipment and public awareness, key for rapid response
- Published: Friday, 02 August 2024 13:27
Upon assuming his role, Defense Minister Pirro Vengu got an up-close look at the coordinated efforts of the National Civil Defense Agency across the country and the response of all forces involved in tackling the recent fire outbreaks amid extreme temperatures.
Fire situation in Albania
- Published: Thursday, 01 August 2024 14:31
Fire situation in Albania, August 1, 2024, 10:00 a.m...
House saved in Luzat, Tepelenë; Minister Vengu monitors firefighting efforts
- Published: Wednesday, 31 July 2024 11:08
120 military personnel from the Albanian Armed Forces (AAF), along with the Tepelenë Municipality's firefighting teams equipped with necessary tools and supported by an Armed Forces helicopter, have been engaged in the effort to extinguish the fire in the village of Luzat, Tepelenë Municipality. The strong winds rapidly spread the flames over a vegetated area. The immediate intervention by the forces successfully prevented the risk to one of the houses.
After being sworn in by the President, Mr. Pirro Vengu assumes his duties as the new Minister of Defense
- Published: Wednesday, 31 July 2024 10:31
Today, Mr. Pirro Vengu officially took office as the new Defence Minister, after being sworn in on the Constitution of the Republic before President Bajram Begaj. The handover was marked by a special ceremony where Mr. Niko Peleshi, the outgoing Defence Minister, passed on his duties.
Fire situation in Albania
- Published: Thursday, 25 July 2024 14:00
In the past 24 hours, 20 fires have been extinguished thanks to the continuous efforts of operational forces across various areas of the country.
According to the National Operational Center for Civil Emergencies, two fires remain active.
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