The Ministry of Defense announced that there are 11 wildfires burning in the country, an increase from the nine fires from the day before.
Fires burning in the northern city of Kukes for two weeks remain the most problematic. Attempts to extinguish them have failed due to winds and the rugged terrain.
In Shkoder there are three active fires, while the other three burning in Lezhe have claimed over 230 hectares of grassland and forests.
A new fire started in Kavaja today, in an area with bushes and pine trees. Another one was registered in Mallakaster, among olive and pine trees. Vlora also has an active fire burning in Selenice.
Dozens of fires spread throughout Albania in the last month burning thousands of hectares. Police have detained several people on suspicion of arson.
