Summary Magazine 112 year 2026
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- January
- February
Roof Fire at an Apartment Building in Brno-Chrlice
The roof fire at an apartment building in Brno-Chrlice was reported on June 11, 2025, shortly after 1:00 p.m. Flames affected the northern section of the roof during reconstruction, threatening the attic sections of the maisonette apartments. Thirty units of the Fire Rescue Brigade of the South Moravia Region and volunteer fire brigadeswere deployed. Aerial equipment and scaffolding were used along with a drone for reconnaissance and monitoring. Firefighters used water jets, foam, and fire hooks to slow the fire’s spread within the roof structure, coordinated interior and exterior interventions, and evacuated eight people and several pets. The fire caused damage of CZK 120 million with CZK 300 million of salvaged values. The operation was exceptionally challenging due to the rapid fire spread, intense physical demands, and the gradual collapse of the roof. The cause is under investigation, likely linked to negligence during reconstruction.
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Training Above and Below the Surface of the Brno Reservoir
On September 29–30, 2025, the Brno-Přehrada station hosted an instructional and methodological workshop for the chief instructors of the Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic, in cooperation with the diving unit of the Police of the Czech Republic. The two-day training included theoretical courses on breath-hold diving, prevention of hyperventilation and practical training in both an indoor pool and on the reservoir surface. Participants practiced locating drowning individuals on the surface using a line-abreast search pattern, safely securing and transporting victims, underwater orientation, and handling motorboats. Emphasis was placed on teamwork, discipline, and self-control among rescuers. The event provided valuable experience and methods to enhance coordination and effectiveness of water rescue operations.
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Analysis of Combustion Products after the Fire at the Czech Embassy in Paris
On July 17, 2024, a two-story janitor’s apartment at the Czech Embassy in Paris burned down. Smoke and soot subsequently spread to other parts of the building. In September, sampling and analysis of combustion products from eleven rooms and electrical installations identified polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other toxins. From November through mid-December, an extensive dry and wet remediation was carried out, including cleaning of load-bearing structures, walls, ceilings, trapezoidal sheets, and technical installations. The remediation ensured hygienic safety, restored the building’s operational functionality, and represents a model of interdisciplinary collaboration between a professional institution and a specialized company.
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World of Rescuers in Karlovy Vary: A Key Place for Preparing Citizens for Everyday Risks and Emergencies
The unique educational center World of Rescuers in Karlovy Vary, open since 2015, offers interactive training focused on survival skills and crisis management. The facility utilizes traffic accident simulations, model fires, first aid exercises, and practical emergency scenarios, allowing participants to gain real experience and the ability to respond appropriately under stress. Programs are designed for children, youth, adults, and seniors, with emphasis on prevention, traffic safety, fire protection, and emergency management. Insights gained in Karlovy Vary now support the construction and planning of additional centers in other regions of the Czech Republic.
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