Environment Ministry says funds available to deal with aftermath of national park fire

The Environment Ministry has sufficient reserves to cover the aftermath of the recent wildfire in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Environment Minister Igor Červený said on Monday ahead of a cabinet meeting.

He added that if additional funding is needed, the Finance Ministry has pledged state assistance.

The fire struck around 100 hectares of forest in the national park in early May.

The cause of the fire is being investigated, but according to early report,s human activity was to blame.

Červený said previously that the ministry would establish a working group to prepare a new concept for wildfire protection in natural areas. The group is expected to include representatives of the national park, forestry experts and members of the integrated rescue system.