The fire situation in Mallakastër remains critical, with flames spreading across wide areas of pine forest and vegetation. According to reports from the ground, strong winds are making intervention and the containment of active hotspots even more difficult.
Flames cross the road between Riban and Panahor
The fire has also crossed the road linking the village of Riban with Panahor, a development that shows the extent of the blaze’s spread in the area. The rapid spread of the flames is keeping the situation at an alarming level.
The fire front is advancing toward the village of Drenije, in the territory of Patos Municipality, increasing pressure on the structures on the ground.
Strong winds are favoring the spread
According to the reported information, weather conditions are playing a direct role in worsening the situation. Strong winds are favoring the spread of the fire and making it difficult to bring the flames under control.
This is one of the reasons why the operation to isolate the active hotspots is proving complicated, despite the engagement of forces on the ground.
Firefighters, the army and local residents on the ground
Numerous firefighting forces, members of the Armed Forces, Civil Emergencies employees and local residents have been engaged in the operation. According to the official version, they are working without interruption to isolate the hotspots and stop the advance of the flames.
The involvement of several structures at once shows the scale of the fire, while the main challenge remains controlling its spread in terrain heavily affected by the wind.
No homes reported at risk, but danger remains high
So far, no homes have been reported at risk. However, this does not lessen the seriousness of the situation, as the fire remains active and dynamic.
With flames moving toward other areas and the wind fueling the spread, the situation in Mallakastër remains critical.
The extinguishing operation is continuing in difficult conditions, with the focus remaining on stopping the advance of the fire and isolating active hotspots.
For the moment, the heaviest toll remains the fire’s spread across large forested areas and the inability to bring it quickly under control.