Massive fire in Peqin threatens villages of Galush and Gjevur, a house and 25 hectares of olive groves burn overnight

A house has been engulfed by flames, while others are threatened by the large-scale fire that swept yesterday and overnight the villages of Galush and Gjevur in Peqin.

The flames have traversed around 25 hectares of olive groves, shrubs and vegetation, while the situation continues to remain critical due to the spread of the fire near homes.

Firefighting forces are on the ground and are working to bring the flames under control and protect the other homes located in the endangered area.