Vlorë Sodo Forest Fire Engulfs Over 5 Hectares, Multiple Units Respond

Sodo Forest fire Vlorë pine blaze emergency response wind‑driven spread

A large fire broke out on Sunday afternoon in the Sodo Forest (Pylli i Sodës) on the outskirts of Vlorë, Albania. The blaze consumed more than five hectares of pine, spreading quickly under strong winds and high temperatures. Five separate fire spots were reported simultaneously, threatening nearby neighborhoods, businesses and the railway line near Zvërnec.

Firefighters from the Vlorë fire brigade, police, municipal services and the Rapid Intervention Forces (FNSH) from Fier worked alongside local residents and nearby restaurant staff. After more than three hours of coordinated effort, the main blaze was isolated and brought under control, though teams remain on standby because wind conditions could reignite residual hotspots.

Entities

Pylli i Sodës (Sodo Forest) · Rapid Intervention Forces (FNSH) · Vlorë · Vlorë Fire Brigade · Vlorë Police

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The main blaze was brought under control after more than three hours of effort. 24-ore.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The fire started on Sunday afternoon. 24-ore.com · telegrafi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Strong wind and high temperature accelerated the fire's spread. 24-ore.com · telegrafi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Response involved Vlorë fire brigade, police, municipal services and the Rapid Intervention Forces from Fier. 24-ore.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Emergency teams remain on standby because wind could cause re‑ignition. 24-ore.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The fire burned more than five hectares of pine forest in Sodo Forest, Vlorë. 24-ore.com · telegrafi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Five simultaneous fire spots were active in Vlorë. telegrafi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Local residents and nearby restaurant workers helped extinguish the flames. 24-ore.com