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The fire that engulfed warehouses in the used clothing market on "5 Maji" street in Tirana continues to be active, causing panic among residents and businesses in the area.
It is learned that another fire has been created, which is making it difficult for firefighters to extinguish it.
The flames are large and are seriously endangering several businesses located near the market.
Despite the intervention of firefighting forces and reinforcements from Kamza, Durrës and Elbasan, the situation remains difficult to bring under control.
The fire at the used clothing market on "5 Maji" Street continues to have frightening proportions.
Although work has been underway to restore it to normal for almost 2 hours, the situation remains serious, which is why assistance has been requested from Elbasan, Durrës, Voar and Kamza, to bring fire engines.
It is learned that 11 vehicles are currently engaged, while the army's assistance has been requested. Many residents have been evacuated and there are fears that the flames could spread to surrounding warehouses.
Tirana Prefect, Afrim Qendro, has stated that the fire in the area of ââthe former Dinamo Factory, at the 5 May market, is massive and is involving a large warehouse where several businesses operate.
11 fire engines, around 60 firefighters, as well as the entire Tirana and Kamza fire department, were deployed to the scene.
Also, forces and auxiliary equipment are arriving from Elbasan, Vora, and the army, while the Municipality's water companies are ensuring the water supply.
According to him, there are clothes and other non-dangerous materials in the warehouses, no one was injured, and the police have set up a security perimeter.
"The fire is continuing, it is massive and will take time to be neutralized," he said, adding that the causes will be determined by experts.
Tirana Prefect, Afrim Qendro: We have a massive fire at the former Dynamo factory. In a fairly large warehouse, 11 fire engines and 60 police forces are working. The entire Tirana and Kamza fire brigade is present. The municipality's water tankers are coming to supply water. We are trying to stop it from continuing to the end of the warehouse. And to protect the building. It is a large warehouse where several businesses operate. For the moment, it is clothes and other non-hazardous materials. They are working at maximum capacity, and firefighters from Elbasan, Vora and the army are also coming. They will help with the water supply.
I am not talking about suspicions, the experts will provide the legal assessment. There are no injured people. The forces of order have secured a perimeter. The fire is continuing, work is being done to stop it. It is a massive fire and it takes time.
Other images have been published of the fire.
The terrifying flames that engulfed the used clothing market on May 5th continue.
Meanwhile, other images have been published from the scene.
Police have expanded the security perimeter as the flames continue to spread.
It is learned that residents living around the burning market have been evacuated.
The entire area is filled with electrical cables.
The damage is reported to be very extensive.
The fire at the used clothing market on "5 Maji" has been going on for about an hour and a half. It is learned that the police have set up security tapes, preventing other people from entering the area. It is reported that some residents have been evacuated, as their homes are very close to the fire.
It is learned that some merchants have "clashed" with the police, after they asked to see the damage caused up close. Firefighters are currently working to prevent the flames from spreading to other warehouses. It is suspected that the fire started in one of the stores and then spread.
A large-scale fire has engulfed the used clothing market in the 'May 5' area.
Meanwhile, "Pamphlet" has published apocalyptic footage from the scene.
30 firefighters and 6 fire engines are on the scene to extinguish the large fire, which is said to have started more than 30 minutes ago.
So far, there have been reports of extensive material damage, but fortunately no injuries. The cause of the fire is still unclear.
No injuries reported, 6 fire engines on scene...
A large-scale fire broke out this afternoon in Tirana.
It is learned that the used clothing market on "5 Maji" street has been engulfed in flames. The causes of the fire are still unknown, while the capital's fire services have been put on alert.
Given that the market is large and contains highly flammable materials, there is a fear that the situation could get out of control. There are also businesses, buildings, warehouses and many other buildings around it.
It is learned that 6 fire engines have been deployed and there are currently 30 firefighters on the ground managing the flames.
According to sources, intensive work is being done to prevent the spread of the flames to other areas. So far, no injuries have been reported.
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