The flames have been extinguished after three days of intense work by firefighters and law enforcement officials. However, there are still small outbreaks inside the landfill located on the outskirts of the city in the May 24 neighborhood.
There is much concern about the amount of dust and toxic fumes that have been released from the fire at the landfill, which was fueled by strong winds and very high temperatures. The city's mayor, Ermal Dredha, has no doubt that the fire was caused by criminals who need to be identified by the police.
Unfortunately, such incidents are frequent in the city and damage its image as a tourist destination of choice for many Albanians and foreigners. The municipality must do everything possible to secure the landfills if it wants to protect the health of its citizens and not discourage those who would like to spend their vacations in Vlora. In addition, many Italian pensioners have moved their residence to this city famous for its waterfront. These people, who are no longer young, also need to be assured that the air they breathe is not toxic.
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