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In the summer of 2025, southern Albania faced one of its most severe wildfire seasons in recent memory, with the regions of Dukat, Kalasë, and Vergo among the hardest hit. The fires rapidly spread across forests and agricultural land, threatening villages and forcing emergency evacuations. Smoke and flames created hazardous conditions, endangering both residents and […]

As of late September 2025, Albania is confronting a severe wildfire crisis, with numerous active fires across the country. The Ministry of Defense reported that 29 fire outbreaks occurred within a 24-hour period, with 13 remaining active. The affected regions include Vlorë, Gjirokastër, Dibër, Shkodër, Kukës, and Berat, among others The fires have led to

On July 25, 2025, a wildfire near the southern Albanian town of Delvina injured three individuals and led to the evacuation of approximately 2,000 residents. The fire affected six villages, destroying a church and ten uninhabited houses. Firefighting efforts were bolstered by the deployment of two helicopters and around 60 soldiers from the Albanian Defense