Firefighters evacuate hotel in Pec pod Sněžkou as roof burns
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A hotel in Pec pod Sněžkou experienced a roof fire early Sunday morning, prompting firefighters to evacuate 35 guests. Three individuals received medical attention as 13 fire units worked to extinguish the blaze, which also led to the closure of a nearby road.
In other domestic news, a financial office reportedly suggested a woman continue her activities in prostitution and subsequently informed her of the amount she owed in taxes, sparking controversy. Meanwhile, the trial of František Šlingr, indicted in the 'Stork's Nest' case, is scheduled to begin in December, 15 months after the indictment was filed. A report also detailed the death of a man in an industrial accident, with his family blaming faulty machinery and the company denying responsibility.
Further stories include a controversial approach where refugees are advised to resign from current jobs before seeking new employment, a survey indicating that rental prices have risen for 50% of the population in the past year, and the discovery of a deceased person on train tracks in Kutná Hora, which halted railway traffic.