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Firefighters Battle Peatland Fire in Drenie, Patos

Firefighters are continuing their efforts to isolate and extinguish a peatland fire in Drenie, Patos, with 30 firefighting forces on the ground. The challenging conditions of the peatland fire have been described as like 'boiling in the bag' for the crews.

12 Aug, 05:20 — 12 Aug, 05:20
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BBCHigh5d ago

Peatland fire like 'boiling in the bag' for crews

A commander says the conditions are some of the most challenging the firefighters have ever faced.

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Peatland fire like 'boiling in the bag' for crews

balkan-web12 Aug, 05:49Latest update

Zjarri në Drenie të Patosit/ Vijon puna për izolimin e vatrave. Në terren 30 forca zjrrfikëse

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