SERIOUS INCIDENT in Neighborhood No. 13, Korçë / 73-year-old woman dies from asphyxiation

A tragic incident occurred this morning in Korçë, where a 73-year-old woman lost her life after her home caught fire. The event took place around 09:10 in Neighborhood No. 13 of the city.

The victim, identified as Fluturie Potka, was paralyzed and lived alone, which made it impossible for her to escape the apartment in time.

Preliminary information indicates that the main cause of death was smoke inhalation, although she also suffered burns on her body.

Initial suspicions by the investigative team suggest that the fire may have been caused by a defect in the electric blanket used by the elderly woman.

Firefighting units and police services arrived immediately at the scene and managed to extinguish the flames. The investigative team is working to fully clarify the circumstances and determine the exact cause of this tragedy.

Official notice:

Korçë / Preliminary Information

On January 15, 2026, around 09:10, a fire broke out in the home of citizen F. P., approximately 73 years old, in Neighborhood No. 13, Korçë. As a result of smoke inhalation, she passed away.

Police and firefighting services were present at the scene to extinguish the fire.

The investigative team is working to determine the cause of the fire and to fully document the circumstances of the incident.

“KORÇA BOOM”