Large fire near the Kardhiq Bridge, intervention prevents the flames from spreading toward homes, large areas burned

A large fire broke out late today in Gjirokastër (September 29).

The Gjirokastër Fire and Rescue Directorate was notified at 21:35 of a fire in the area of the Kardhiq Bridge.

The intervention group set off immediately for the scene. Upon arrival, a fire of considerable size was found, spread across grass, shrubs and reeds, near homes and several warehouses, risking spreading toward the inhabited area.

The fire service intervened immediately to isolate and extinguish the fire, making it possible to stop the flames from spreading toward the homes and surrounding buildings. The fire was fully extinguished. There was no damage.