EU fire aid, 3 helicopters arrive from the Czech Netherlands

EU delegation political chief Alexis Hupin said helicopter intervention for the destruction of fires would begin on Saturday.

We are here to protect the lives of people who are affected by these fires and also the beauty of Albanian nature. Tomorrow starts working with the”, he said.

to arrive at Rinas airport, two helicopters from the Netherlands and one from Chekhia, part of the support the European Union is giving Albania for the fires.

EU delegation political chief Alexis Hupin said helicopter intervention for the destruction of fires would begin on Saturday.

We are here to protect the lives of people who are affected by these fires and also the beauty of Albanian nature. Tomorrow starts working with the”, he said.

The Netherlands has sent two Chinook helicopters, which can release up to 10,000 liters of water to Albania and are able to fly to difficult locations with a crew of 47 soldiers.

While Chekhia has sent a specialised helicopter to extinguish fires, part of the police. Czech Foreign Minister Jacob Kulhanek says his country is proud to have responded to Albania's call for help.

Civil Protection Agency Director Haki Chako said the situation from the fires has been particularly heavy on the Karaburun Peninsula, just on the border with Llogara National Park.

In view of this situation, Albania asked the EU for help in coping with dangerous fires.

Our country, in addition to major damage to forests and materials, has marked a loss of life by fires. A person lost his life in Gjirokastra in an attempt to save his apartment from flames.