Balkan wildfires cause fatalities and mass evacuations

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• [○ 1 SOURCE] The European Commission noted that Albania's national capacity is often insufficient for large-scale fires.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The situation in Kruja is among the most dangerous experienced in the last four years.
• [DISPUTED] The military has deployed five helicopters and two Air Tractor aircraft for firefighting.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Arson is a criminal offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
• [DISPUTED] More than 750 operational personnel are working to combat the fires.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Vlora is the most damaged county with 466 hectares affected.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] A fire in the area between Daias, Lundra, Farka, and Priskë e Madhe burned approximately 20 hectares.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Nine wildfire hotspots are active in regions including Tirana, Durrës, Korçë, and Gjirokastër.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The situation in Lurë is reported as one of the most difficult. 24-ore.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] The wildfire in Herceg Novi has created a fire front of approximately 15 kilometers. libertas.mk · nezavisen.mk · novamakedonija.com.mk
• [● 4 SOURCES] Firefighters in Herceg Novi have successfully defended several houses from the flames. libertas.mk · nezavisen.mk · bizniscg.me
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Firefighting operations are ongoing on Mount Dajti in Tirana. 24-ore.com