Czech high temperatures trigger hundreds of fires, national park fire rages for 5 days uncontained
Recent high temperatures in the Czech Republic have sparked hundreds of fires, with the most severe incident in Bohemian Switzerland National Park. The fire has raged for five days, burning 95 hectares of forest, and despite 400 firefighters, approximately 5 hectares remain uncontained.
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(Central News Agency reporter Liu Yu-ting, Prague, May 6) The Czech Republic has recently experienced hot weather, leading to hundreds of fires across the country. The most serious incident occurred in the renowned Bohemian Switzerland National Park in the north. The fire has been ongoing for 5 days, burning 95 hectares of forest, and despite 400 firefighters at the scene, approximately 5 hectares of the fire are yet to be extinguished.
Bohemian Switzerland National Park is famous for its spectacular natural rock arches, sandstone landscapes, and deep canyons, making it a popular hiking destination. In 2022, a severe fire occurred here, destroying over 1,000 hectares of forest, causing a significant impact on the local ecology and landscape. Restoration efforts are still underway, but unexpectedly, another fire recently broke out.
Czech firefighters have been battling the wildfire since the 2nd, dividing the site into multiple areas to control the blaze. Many areas are rugged and difficult to access, with dry trees constantly falling. As of the morning of the 4th, firefighters successfully prevented the fire from spreading further. About 400 firefighters and over 100 pieces of equipment remain at the scene, continuing operations under arduous conditions.
Multiple helicopters have been deployed, with two Black Hawk helicopters from Slovakia also joining the rescue, playing a crucial role in controlling the fire. Once the open flames are extinguished, cleanup operations will commence, including using drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras to search for lingering hotspots.
Radio Prague International reported that Vladimír Vlček, Director General of the Czech Fire and Rescue Service, stated that fire control still depends on the weather, especially wind power.
According to the radio, Petr Kříž, Director of the National Park Administration, stated that the park has implemented many preventive measures since the major wildfire in July 2022.
He said: "In addition to setting up water sources, we have established regulations for high-risk days and regularly monitor using drones in the morning and evening. We have also established a detailed road network for the integrated rescue system and have applications for firefighters to navigate."
Kříž stated that another important measure is restricting access during high-risk weather. Currently, due to the high risk of fire, the park urges visitors to comply with park regulations, stay on marked trails, and avoid entering closed areas where rescue operations are underway.
Meteorological experts point out that rainfall in the Czech Republic remains low, with most areas expecting only about 3 millimeters, which will have limited help in reducing the risk of fire. Due to persistent drought and high temperatures, fire bans have been implemented across most of the country. (Editor: Chen Yen-chun) 1150506
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(Central News Agency reporter Liu Yu-ting, Prague, May 6) The Czech Republic has recently experienced hot weather, leading to hundreds of fires across the country. The most serious incident occurred in the renowned Bohemian Switzerland National Park in the north. The fire has been ongoing for 5 days, burning 95 hectares of forest, and despite 400 firefighters at the scene, approximately 5 hectares of the fire are yet to be extinguished.
Bohemian Switzerland National Park is famous for its spectacular natural rock arches, sandstone landscapes, and deep canyons, making it a popular hiking destination. In 2022, a severe fire occurred here, destroying over 1,000 hectares of forest, causing a significant impact on the local ecology and landscape. Restoration efforts are still underway, but unexpectedly, another fire recently broke out.
Czech firefighters have been battling the wildfire since the 2nd, dividing the site into multiple areas to control the blaze. Many areas are rugged and difficult to access, with dry trees constantly falling. As of the morning of the 4th, firefighters successfully prevented the fire from spreading further. About 400 firefighters and over 100 pieces of equipment remain at the scene, continuing operations under arduous conditions.
Multiple helicopters have been deployed, with two Black Hawk helicopters from Slovakia also joining the rescue, playing a crucial role in controlling the fire. Once the open flames are extinguished, cleanup operations will commence, including using drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras to search for lingering hotspots.
Radio Prague International reported that Vladimír Vlček, Director General of the Czech Fire and Rescue Service, stated that fire control still depends on the weather, especially wind power.
According to the radio, Petr Kříž, Director of the National Park Administration, stated that the park has implemented many preventive measures since the major wildfire in July 2022.
He said: "In addition to setting up water sources, we have established regulations for high-risk days and regularly monitor using drones in the morning and evening. We have also established a detailed road network for the integrated rescue system and have applications for firefighters to navigate."
Kříž stated that another important measure is restricting access during high-risk weather. Currently, due to the high risk of fire, the park urges visitors to comply with park regulations, stay on marked trails, and avoid entering closed areas where rescue operations are underway.
Meteorological experts point out that rainfall in the Czech Republic remains low, with most areas expecting only about 3 millimeters, which will have limited help in reducing the risk of fire. Due to persistent drought and high temperatures, fire bans have been implemented across most of the country. (Editor: Chen Yen-chun) 1150506
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