An apartment in Tirana engulfed in flames

An apartment on the 9th floor of a building was engulfed in flames. The incident took place on “Sali Butka” street in the capital, around 2:20 p.m. According to previous information, it is learned that the fire broke out on the balcony of the apartment, on the top floor of the building, and than the […]

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