A major fire has broken out on Mount Tërbuni in Puka, where the flames have burned considerable areas of the forest massif. The situation is serious, while conditions on the ground are making it difficult to contain the spread.
The flames spread rapidly in the mountainous area
The fire has engulfed a wide area of the forest massif of Mount Tërbuni, creating a front that is difficult to manage on the ground.
According to publicly released information, the wind has aided the advance of the flames, pushing the fire into other parts of the mountainous area.
Difficult terrain is hampering the response
Efforts to extinguish the fire are facing difficulties because of the rugged mountain terrain, which limits movement and the isolation of active hotspots.
This has slowed efforts to bring the situation under control, at a time when further spread remains a real risk for surrounding areas.
Forces on the ground continue the operation
Efforts are continuing in the area to contain the fire and prevent it from expanding toward other spaces near the massif.
The official version says authorities are monitoring the situation and the intensity of the flames, while the operation on the ground continues.
So far, no other public information has been released on the final extent of the damage.
What remains clear is that the fire on Mount Tërbuni is still active and difficult to isolate.