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Forest fire extinguished in Žampach in the Orlice region

Forest fire extinguished in Žampach in the Orlice region
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A forest fire broke out in the village of Žampach in the Ústí nad Orlicí district, prompting a call to the fire service. According to firefighters, a professional unit from the Žamberk station responded to the scene, joined by volunteer fire brigades from Letohrad, Žampach, Hnátnice and Žamberk.

Working together, the crews managed to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading further.

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