After the evacuation order for residents from 3 villages in Delvina due to the fire risk, Defense Minister Pirro Vengu arrived at the scene. Meanwhile, dozens of Armed Forces personnel, firefighters, 4 firefighting vehicles and 2 helicopters have gone to Delvina to extinguish the fires, reports A2 CNN.
A powerful fire has engulfed several villages in Delvina, for which the Ministry of Defense ordered the immediate evacuation of residents in the villages of Palavli, Vergo and Kopacez, in the Delvina Municipality, due to the risk of fires.
Meanwhile, another powerful fire engulfed several homes in the village of Senicë, Saranda. It is reported that about 10 homes were burned, while there are no injuries, the residents have been evacuated. The church of Shën Dhimitr was also engulfed in flames, completely burning, writes A2 CNN.
Two helicopters have also come to the aid of residents and firefighters, neutralizing the flames, thanks to aerial intervention.
The causes of the fire have not yet been announced, while firefighters and emergency services continue to work to isolate and completely extinguish the fire. (A2 Televizion)