A large fire engulfed a hilly area of the village of Qishbardhë in Vlora on Sunday evening, in a situation being worsened by strong winds and difficult terrain conditions.
The flames spread overnight
The fire was reported on Sunday evening in the hilly area of Qishbardhë, while overnight the situation became problematic due to the rapid spread of the flames.
Under these conditions, the risk has increased not only because of the intensity of the fire, but also because of the difficulty of isolating it in open terrain.
Strong winds are complicating the situation
According to information reported from the scene, strong winds are helping the fire spread, making it more difficult to bring the blaze under control.
This is one of the main reasons intervention in such cases remains complicated, especially when the flames advance through hilly areas with limited access.
Response faces obstacles on the ground
Firefighting forces are facing difficulties in responding because of the difficult terrain and darkness.
These two factors are limiting the operation on the ground, while the situation remains sensitive as long as the flames continue to be favored by weather conditions.
At this stage, no further details have been provided on the extent of the damage or whether there is a direct risk to nearby homes.
The incident brings renewed attention to emergency response in difficult terrain, where any delay in isolating the flames can quickly escalate the situation.