Peruvian firefighters contain blaze near Machu Picchu after three days

Forest fire broke out Tuesday and destroyed around 100 acres of land - the equivalent of about 50 football pitches

Peruvian authorities say firefighters have managed to control a forest fire near the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu after three days battling the flames.

The blaze near one of the world's most famous archaeological sites broke out on Tuesday, destroying around 100 acres of land - the equivalent of about 50 football pitches.