A large fire in Levan, Fier left behind not only damage to olive groves and properties, but also two burned vehicles belonging to police officers who had gone into the area to help residents.
The flames changed direction and engulfed the area where the cars were parked
According to reporting from the scene, two police officers had parked their personal vehicles in an area they considered safe and then joined residents in efforts to contain the fire.
But the situation changed quickly. Aided by the wind and the fire’s rapid spread, the flames shifted direction and engulfed the area where the vehicles were located. When the officers returned, the cars had been reduced to ashes.
The priority was stopping the fire near homes and properties
At the height of the response, the forces involved were focused on bringing the flames under control and protecting homes, properties and the area’s olive groves.
In this race against time, the vehicles of the two officers remained near the fire front that advanced rapidly, until they were completely burned.
Levan once again faced the cost of uncontrolled fires
Yesterday’s fire in Levan grew to a large scale and created difficult moments both for residents and for the forces on the ground.
The toll reported so far points to burned areas of olive groves and material damage, while the case of the two officers’ vehicles shows how unstable the situation remained on the ground even in areas that were initially considered safe.
The incident once again highlights the high exposure of residents and officers in fires that quickly get out of control, especially when terrain and wind make intervention even more difficult.
For the moment, the information published is focused on the damage caused by the flames and the efforts made to protect the residential area and surrounding properties.