The Ministry of Defense has announced that out of 22 wildfires reported in the last 24 hours, 11 remain active across different regions of the country. The most concerning situation is unfolding in the “Liqeni i Luleve” (Lake of Flowers) area, part of the Lurë National Park, within Dibër Municipality, where a fire has been burning since July 7.
According to the ministry, “difficult terrain has significantly hampered efforts to bring the fire under control,” underscoring the challenges faced by operational forces on the ground.
Current Wildfire Overview
Data from the National Operational Center for Civil Emergencies at AKMC (Civil Protection Agency) reported 22 active wildfire locations by 18:00, of which 11 have been successfully extinguished.
Fires extinguished include those in:
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Korçë Municipality
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Bypass area in Orikum, Vlorë Municipality
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Vish and Qeparo, Himarë Municipality
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Borsh village (Lukovë unit), Himarë Municipality
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Mborje village (Drenovë unit), Korçë Municipality
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Karpen village (Golem unit), Kavajë Municipality
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Velçë village (Brataj unit), Selenicë Municipality
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Karpen village (Maminas unit), Shijak Municipality
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Çerkezë-Morinë village (Zall-Herr unit), Kamëz Municipality
Active Wildfires by Region
DIBËR COUNTY
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Liqeni i Luleve, Lurë National Park (Dibër Municipality):
The wildfire here has split into two fronts. One is expanding toward Lura and the Black Lake area, while the other is burning in the upper section near Gurë Lurë. Thirty local personnel and 30 Armed Forces troops are engaged in extinguishing efforts. -
Shupenzë, Bulqizë Municipality:
A low-intensity blaze reignited on July 13, having spread from “Livadhi i Peladhisë.” On-site are 9 firefighters with one truck and 4 forest service personnel. -
Zall Gjoçaj, Derjan (Mat Municipality):
Fire in steep terrain is complicating the operation. Around 30 municipal forces, 30 Armed Forces members, and one helicopter are active at the scene. -
Dovolan, Maqellarë (Dibër Municipality):
The fire is burning in oak forests and brush, near residential homes. Efforts are ongoing with one fire truck and six personnel.
FIER COUNTY
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Belishovë, Qendër Dukas (Mallakastër Municipality):
A fire that rekindled on July 14 has expanded its perimeter. Response includes 35 firefighters and 2 fire trucks from Mallakastër, 4 firefighters from Fier, 10 from Albpetrol, 10 Armed Forces personnel, and 30 infantrymen from the Southern Infantry Regiment.
VLORË COUNTY
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Sotiran, “Qafa e Shëngjergjit” (above Dukat, Orikum unit):
A highly intense blaze is affecting brush and pine trees, with flames reaching the tree crowns. Teams include 17 firefighters, 5 forest service personnel, and 7 municipal staff.
ELBASAN COUNTY
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Shmil, Labinot-Mal (Elbasan Municipality), near Gurakuq, Orenjë (Librazhd Municipality):
Fire is burning through chestnut forests in rugged terrain, complicating firefighting efforts. -
Krastë Hill, Elbasan Municipality
LEZHË COUNTY
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Tenë village, Rrëshen (Mirditë Municipality):
A fire is burning through shrubland, with firefighting teams on location.
DURRËS COUNTY
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Zallë village, Fushë-Krujë (Krujë Municipality):
Fire response is underway with a fire truck and civil emergency personnel. -
Shijak, near Pelikani Truck Park:
Fire is burning through low vegetation; firefighting efforts are ongoing.
Conclusion
The wildfire situation remains critical across Albania, with emergency services working relentlessly under extremely challenging conditions. As heatwaves continue across the Balkans, authorities urge local residents to remain vigilant and report any new outbreaks. The government has mobilized significant resources, including armed forces and aerial support, but containment remains difficult due to topography and wind conditions.
The situation is developing, and updates are expected from the Ministry of Defense and the Civil Protection Agency in the coming days.