One person has died as wildfires rage across large parts of Albania, the Defence Ministry in Tirana said on Wednesday. The victim was killed in the central town of Gramsh.

Albanian Defense Minister Pirro Vengu says 37 forest fires reported nationwide in past 24 hours, with 30 still burning - Anadolu Ajansı

ATHENS, Greece -- Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday after a nightlong battle to protect the perimeter of Greece’s third-largest city, with at least three more deaths reported in Spain, Turkey and Albania.

A rescue team from the UAE remains in Albania where it is helping attempts to extinguish wildfires that have forced residents from their homes and caused widespread damage. The team continues to provide support to tackle the fires after an emergency task force arrived in Albania on Monday – on the directive of President Sheikh Mohamed – to assist

Southern Albania faces devastating forest fires threatening villages, olive groves, and the cultural heritage of the Greek minority.

Firefighters across Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and the Balkans were battling wildfires on Tuesday, with another heatwave pushing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) across parts of Europe.

Wildfires have intensified across southern Europe, resulting in fatalities and widespread evacuations in Greece, Spain, Turkey, and Albania. Firefight

Three Kiwi tourists say that Albanian is one of the most beautiful places they've ever been - despite the fires.

In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to support efforts to extinguish forest fires in the Republic of Albania, several specialized teams from the UAE have arrived in the Albanian capital,

In August 2025, Albania faced severe wildfires. The United Arab Emirates sent a specialized firefighting team. They provided personnel, helicopters, and equipment. The team assisted in areas like Petrela and Gramsh.