Three firefighters in Dukat, Vlora, sent to hospital for medical assistance

Three firefighters are asphyxiated by smoke during the fire extinguisher operation on Mount Dukat in Vlora, Albania, which follows three days without being put under control. They have been transported to the hospital urgently and are out of danger for life, media in Tirana report.

The fire has covered a large forest area and continues to spread because of the rough terrain and the strong wind.

On the ground are fire and army forces, while authorities are closely following the situation and calling for caution in affected areas./Periscopi/