UAE team intensifies Albania forest fire operations

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The UAE rescue team continued on Saturday, for the fifth consecutive day, its efforts to extinguish forest fires raging in several areas of Albania, in coordination with local authorities.

The team is intensifying its field operations, which come under the directives of His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, using the latest equipment to monitor fire sites, ensure control, and prevent their recurrence, despite the challenges posed by high temperatures and difficult terrain.

The UAE began its firefighting operations last Monday, with the arrival of joint aircraft and the specialised team.

Over the past few days, it has carried out 15 aerial sorties, deploying more than 600,000 kilograms of water across various areas affected by the fires. These efforts have contributed to limiting the spread of the fires and preventing them from reaching populated areas.

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