TIRANA, July 5 – Firefighters brought a blaze under control in the Shëngjin mountain area near the main road in the “Sakë” neighbourhood in Lezha after an overnight operation.
Fire units from Lezha and Tirana worked through the night to contain the flames. Lezha Mayor Pjerin Ndreu said firefighters stayed on the ground without interruption until they managed to control the situation. He thanked them for their commitment and sacrifice.
Meanwhile, Ndreu said the fire situation has repeated itself over time. He linked such incidents either to negligence or, in more serious cases, criminal acts. He rejected claims blaming local authorities for the blaze and described them as unfounded.
The mayor also said that zoning and development plans were approved by the Municipal Council before his mandate. He added that there is no link between such incidents and planning decisions.
Fire crews remained deployed in the area during the day. They monitored hotspots to prevent any re-ignition of the flames.
At the same time, authorities continued investigations to determine the cause of the fire. The blaze started around 21:00 on Friday.
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