In response to the fire situation in the country, Albania has activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism. As of this morning, two Air Tractor Fire Boss aircraft from the Swedish Air Force and one Canadair aircraft from the Croatian Air Force have arrived in Albania to help extinguish the flames.
These aircraft, operating from Kuçova Air Base, are providing aerial support to firefighting teams, local civil emergency forces, and Armed Forces troops.
They are working together under the coordination of the National Civil Protection Agency to bring under control the fires that continue to be active in the areas of Mallakastra and Finiqi.
