A fire hotspot considered problematic appeared this evening at the exit of Vau i Dejës, where the road toward Koman begins. The situation has worsened because of strong winds, which are helping spread the flames across a large forested area and bringing the danger closer to homes.
The flames spread quickly
According to information made public from the scene, the fire has spread across a large forest massif at the exit of Vau i Dejës. Wind conditions have directly affected the spread of the flames, making intervention more difficult.
The main risk remains the fire front moving closer to the residential area, turning the situation into an emergency not only for the environment, but also for the safety of families living nearby.
Forces from Shkodër also on the ground
Firefighting forces from Shkodër have also been deployed to assist the Vau i Dejës firefighters. Because of the scale of the fire, support has also been requested from other municipalities.
This suggests that local capacities are not proving sufficient against the speed at which the flames are moving, especially as the wind is strongly affecting conditions on the ground.
Efforts to protect homes
Firefighting teams are continuing operations to bring the fire under control and prevent the flames from advancing toward homes.
At this stage, the main focus remains isolating the fire hotspot and stopping any further spread in the forest area and near houses.
The situation at the exit of Vau i Dejës remains sensitive because of the strong wind and the proximity of the flames to homes.
Several firefighting units are operating on the ground, while the main challenge remains controlling the fire before it spreads further.