Fire in Zlín destroyed stock of the Vasky and Botas brands

09.07.2026 17:01 HotInfo

A large fire in Zlín on Thursday hit building number 34 in the former Baťa factory complex, where the footwear company Vasky had a warehouse. According to company owner Václav Staněk, the fire destroyed approximately 75,000 pairs of shoes with a retail value of around 150 million crowns. ihned.cz ↗

The fire broke out in the morning in the Svit complex, and due to its scale, firefighters declared the highest, special alarm level. More than 20 units were deployed at the scene. The fire reportedly also broke out on the ninth floor of the building, where stocks of the Vasky and Botas brands were stored. In addition to footwear, the fire also affected clothing and accessories. The total value of the destroyed goods was reported to be in the range of 150 to 180 million crowns, while earlier damage estimates for the footwear alone ranged between 60 and 80 million crowns. e15.cz ↗

During the intervention, parts of the building collapsed, and according to available information, a second part of the structure had already fallen by the afternoon. Firefighters reported no injuries. Footage from the scene also captured the moment when part of the building collapsed to the ground. SITA ↗

The company Vasky described the fire as a serious blow to its stock. According to Staněk, at least part of the damage should be covered by insurance. Further developments will depend on the assessment of damage to the goods, the building and its equipment, as well as how quickly the company manages to resume operations and address the impact on customers. seznamzpravy.cz ↗

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