Hundreds of firefighters still battling Czech Switzerland blaze

Hundreds of firefighters continue battling a wildfire in the Czech Switzerland National Park for the fourth day now. Although the blaze was contained on Monday, officials say the danger is not yet over. Helicopters are still assisting the operation, though the number of firefighters has now been reduced by around one third, to 370.

Fire Rescue Service chief Vladimír Vlček said he hopes the blaze could be fully extinguished by Friday. He added that the affected area has now been reduced from around 100 hectares to some 20 hectares.