A large fire has engulfed the slope of Mali i Gjerë, above the village of Levenisht in Gjirokastër, testing the response of local structures in the face of rugged terrain and conditions that favor the spread of the flames.
The fire above Levenisht
The flames were reported in the area known as Milava, on the slope of Mali i Gjerë, above the village of Levenisht. The fire is described as large and risks spreading to other areas if conditions on the ground remain the same.
The location of the fire and the characteristics of the area make the situation delicate, especially in terrain where intervention is often slowed by the lack of easy access.
What local authorities say
According to the Fire Protection and Rescue Directorate in Gjirokastër, the spread of the flames has been favored by the difficult terrain and dense vegetation. This is the official version so far regarding the reasons complicating efforts to isolate the fire.
Local authorities have warned of the risk of the fire expanding further into other areas, while no further details have yet been provided on the damage or the size of the affected area.
Three teams on the ground to isolate the flames
Three service teams from the Fire Protection and Rescue service in Gjirokastër have been deployed on the ground. According to the official statement, the teams are working to isolate and extinguish the fire, with the aim of stopping its further spread.
So far, the information made public remains limited to the response operation and the difficulties on the ground, while the situation remains dependent on conditions in the area.
Fires in steep terrain once again highlight how fragile emergency control remains when intervention is conditioned by the relief and dense vegetation.
For the moment, the focus remains on isolating the fire above Levenisht and preventing it from spreading to other areas.