- In Albania, extensive fires persist due to extreme conditions.
- Evacuation of residents and tourists is essential in the affected regions.
- Rescue teams from different countries, including Slovakia, help fight.
- The Ministry recommends Slovaks to avoid endangered areas and respect the instructions.
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (Foreign Affairs) of the Slovak Republic draws attention to fires that hit the vast areas of Albania from north to south. Fires are supported by extreme temperatures, drought and strong winds, which significantly complicates the interventions of the emergency services. The resort informed about it on the web.
The most affected are the Gramsh (Central Albania) areas – Fires in the Koshnice area destroyed two villages, Evacuated were the inhabitants of Kullollas, Bletez and Menkollare, Vlore and Saranda – Fires hit the blue eye area (syri and calter), Dukat, Borsh and Piqeras; evacuated were tourists, Muzine – Sarande and Bistrice – Muzine, Finiq, Delvine, Livine, Ardhas, Bistrice, Krongj – evacuated several municipalities, are closed Bistrice hydroelectric power plant and Berat – Poličan area, where fires approached the residential zones were also at risk and social services facilities. Other active fires are reported in the regions of Dibra, Tirana, Drag, Gjirocastra, Elbasan, Skadar, Kukes and Korča including protected forest areas.
“The rescue units and technology from several countries intervene on the spot. The Slovak Republic provided help by sending a team of firefighters with a helicopter (within the resce mechanism), which operates from Kučov, ” The Ministry has clarified.
It is recommended to avoid areas affected by fires and respect evacuation calls. “In case of stay in endangered areas, follow the instructions of firefighters, police and healthcare professionals And do not underestimate the risks – avoid activities that can cause fire, ”added the department. In the event of an emergency, Slovak citizens can contact the international operational crisis center MZVEZ at +421 2 5978 5978 and +421 906 07 5978.
