A large fire alarmed the Hospital Neighborhood in Lezhë after flames, which according to initial information started in a pile of waste, spread quickly toward homes. The situation created a serious risk for residents, while authorities intervened to contain the spread.
Flames moved close to homes
The fire broke out a few minutes earlier in the Hospital Neighborhood, in an area where its proximity to homes turned the incident into an immediate emergency.
According to preliminary information, the initial source was a pile of waste. From there, the flames quickly gained ground and moved near the houses, significantly increasing the risk for the area.
Intervention prevented damage to homes
According to the official version, firefighting forces and civil emergency structures managed to bring the fire under control before it spread further.
Based on the information reported so far, the intervention prevented damage to homes, although the situation was critical for several hours.
High temperatures and strong wind worsened the situation
The work of the emergency teams was made more difficult by high temperatures, which reached up to 40 degrees, as well as by strong wind.
These conditions favored the spread of the flames and made it more complicated to isolate the fire until it was fully neutralized.
Police begin checks into the cause
Police have begun an investigation to determine how the fire started and whether this was an intentional case or the result of accidental circumstances.
The fact that the source is suspected to have started in waste once again raises questions about preventive controls and the response to risks that, at the height of the heat, can quickly spiral out of control.
So far, no damage to homes has been reported, but the incident has once again highlighted how quickly a fire source can turn into a real threat to inhabited areas.
The investigation is expected to clarify whether this was negligence, an accident, or an intentional fire.