Forest and cottages on fire in Křečovice, firefighters also tackling forest blaze in Šumava

Firefighters are responding to a fire involving a forest and a field in Křečovice in the Benešov region. One firefighter had to be treated by paramedics due to overheating. The incident commander declared a special alert level, the highest level of emergency, and divided the fire area into three sections. The flames spread to nearby cottages. A helicopter equipped with a helibucket was dispatched to the scene. The aircraft had previously been assisting with another forest fire in Šumava, firefighters said on the social network X. The emergency medical service is not involved at the scene, and no one has been injured.