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Apocalyptic View From Himara/ 7 Houses Burn, Army, Emergency Services and Firefighters Fight the Flames. Helicopters Are Also Activated

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Yesterday evening, Himara experienced moments of terror, where a massive fire broke out on the city hill, above the “1 Maji” neighborhood, taking on apocalyptic proportions. The flames spread to the lower part of the city, where 7 apartments were reportedly burned, as a result of which the Himara Municipality issued an immediate evacuation order for residents and tourists of [...] Read More...

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The residents of Himara have experienced a difficult and anxious night, as the flames have spread rapidly near homes and accommodation structures. Strong winds have favored the spread of the fire, increasing panic among residents and tourists. Some families have been forced to leave their homes, while tourists have been evacuated to safer areas. One of the residents, Gentara Ramaj, tells the scary moments when the flames approached her house, re…

Four tourists who were in Himara during the fire on Friday evening have told of the moments of fear and uncertainty they experienced. Today, the tourists say that the situation has calmed down and they no longer feel in danger. One of the tourists said that at the height of the fire he thought he would not be able to leave the area, as […]

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Years of preventative work around their home proved crucial for a couple in Himare, southern Albania, when a major fire swept through the area, destroying several neighboring homes but leaving theirs untouched. Maria and her husband, Vangelis, had been diligently removing vegetation and dry grass from their ... More www.ertnews.gr

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Albanian authorities are asking residents and tourists to leave a tourist area in the coastal city of Himara in the south of the country. A large fire is approaching houses.

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The firefighting operation is being carried out by strong firefighting forces, while local residents are also helping to contain the fire. An alarm has been sounded in Himare, Albania, where a large fire that broke out on Friday night has reached dangerous proportions and is moving towards residential areas. The flames, fanned by strong winds in the area, are significantly hampering the work of firefighting forces, who have been trying since nig…

The picture in the large fire raging in Himare, Albania, has improved, with the central front brought under control after a nightmarish night in which flames threatened homes and tourist accommodation. The fire, which broke out on Friday night, has burned seven homes and extensive areas of olive groves, while the timely evacuation of residents and tourists prevented injuries.

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albeu.com broke the news on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
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