6 hours agoAlbania: 27 active sites, critical situation in the south, evacuations and international aid · Global Voices
Periskopi(10 months ago)
(10 months ago)Albania is facing a wave of massive fires, with 27 still active sites throughout the territory, while another 7 are kept under monitoring. According to the Defence Ministry, the worst situation is presented in the south of the country, where the risk of housing, infrastructure and protected areas is high. Fire bound at Finiq has [...]
Fire launched in Finiq has included the town of Delvina, forcing the evacuation of residents and air intervention by fire aircraft from Greece, Chekhia and Slovakia. Flames have also spread to Sevaster, Mesplik, and Drupul, jeopul, jeopardizing populated areas. Emergency forces, military and local structures from several southern municipalities are engaged in aid, reports Express, broadcast Periscope.
In Berat County, the fire has been reactivated in Rehovo and affected the “Ballll” Reserve, while the residents have been evacuated in Polican and Magacle. The critical situation is also reported in Debar, Tirana, Gjirokastra and Elbasan, where an asphyxia victim has been registered in Grams.
Extensive interventions are also taking place in Shkodra, Fier, Kukes, and Korca, where most of the sites are being controlled. /Periscope/
