5 minutes agoAlbania Involved by Fires
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)Albania is involved in an unusual heat wave that has caused massive fires in many areas of the country. Authorities announce that thousands of acres of land, pastures, and forests have been burned. In the last 24 hours, there were 12 hot spots across Albania,\” confirmed on Friday the Civil Emergency General Directorate. [...]
Authorities announce that thousands of acres of land, pastures, and forests have been burned.
In the last 24 hours, there were 12 hot spots across Albania,\” confirmed on Friday the Civil Emergency General Directorate.
A large number of fires have occurred in Shkodra, Debar, Berat, Tirana, Durres, Fier, Vlora and Gjirokastra.
According to the Civil Emergency Directorate, fires are hard to control, as they are favoured by high temperatures across the country.
A large fire has swept through an area of vegetation and forests in the neighborhood \”15 September\18x1>, Tepelene.
The situation is alarming, as fire risks affecting nearby private homes.
The fire forces and residents of the area are engaged and working to bring the fire under control and not allow its advancement.
It is predicted that during the weekend temperatures in Albania will reach 40 degrees.
