The Ministry of Defence released an update on the status of the ongoing fires as of 8:00 PM this evening, August 25. According to the ministry’s report, the region recorded 24 separate fire outbreaks throughout the day. Of these incidents, six remain active and five are currently under monitoring.
To manage the escalating situation, a total of 126 operational forces and 18 fire trucks have been mobilized for extinguishing and controlling the blazes. The armed forces have provided significant support to these operations, contributing 20 personnel, one helicopter, and two Air Tractor planes. Operational efforts are primarily concentrated on Dajti Mountain, where fires persist at altitudes above the Qafë Mollë tunnels.
For this critical sector, the deployment includes 40 dedicated firefighting forces, 20 personnel from the Air Force, and seven units from ADZM. Air support remains robust, utilizing one helicopter and two Air Tractor planes to aid ground teams. The Ministry of Defence continues to coordinate a multi-agency response to contain the fires.
The deployment of these combined resources highlights the scale of the challenge. The sustained involvement of the defence apparatus underscores the commitment to stabilizing the affected areas and managing the spread of the fires across the region.
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