A fire outbreak was reported this evening in the Uji i Ftohtë area of Vlora, near a hill, while the flames have put a restaurant-hotel business nearby at risk.
Alarm in one of Vlora’s busiest areas
The fire was reported in the evening in the Uji i Ftohtë area, one of the best-known stretches of Vlora’s coastline. According to initial information, it is a fire outbreak near a hill, while the situation has raised concern because of its proximity to a hotel structure.
Restaurant-hotel near the flames
According to information reported from the scene, a restaurant-hotel business is at risk of being engulfed by the flames. There is still no information on whether the fire has caused damage, but the risk of it spreading remains the main concern in the situation.
Firefighters and police on the ground
Firefighting forces and police have arrived at the scene. So far, the causes of the fire have not been made known, while the full extent of the fire outbreak also remains unclear.
For the moment, official information remains limited and there is no clarification on the origin of the flames or the level of possible damage.
The incident brings attention back to emergency response in tourist areas, where any delay or lack of transparency is immediately translated into risk for people and surrounding businesses.