A large-scale fire was reported this afternoon in Fllakë, in the Durrës area, where the flames engulfed a scrap collection point and spread to the surrounding areas. Dense smoke was also visible from the Durrës-Tirana motorway, while there is still no clear assessment of the damage or the cause.
The flames spread quickly across the area
According to preliminary information, the seat of the fire spread quickly during the afternoon in Fllakë. It was initially reported that the flames had engulfed a scrap collection point.
The fire then spread to the surrounding vegetation, as well as along the canals, making the situation more difficult to bring under control.
Firefighters from Durrës and Shijak on the ground
Fire services from Durrës and Shijak are at the scene and are working to contain the flames.
So far, there is no complete information on whether other spaces near the area affected by the fire are also at risk.
Smoke was also seen from the Durrës-Tirana motorway
One of the most visible elements of this incident was the dense smoke, which was also seen from the Durrës-Tirana motorway.
The sight of smoke along a major road axis makes the incident even more concerning, while it remains to be seen whether there will be an official clarification on the management of the area and the safety measures.
No answers yet on the cause and the damage
The causes of the fire remain unclear. Likewise, at this stage there is no confirmed assessment of the extent of the damage.
The official version is expected to clarify whether this involves only material damage at the scrap collection point and the surrounding vegetation, or whether the fire also affected other areas.
For the moment, the information remains preliminary and limited to the ongoing intervention to contain the flames.
What is known is that the fire has created a clearly dangerous situation in the Fllakë area, with smoke also noticed by passers-by on the motorway.