# Czech Republic and Slovakia fire risk and outbreaks

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-republic-fire-risk-warnings
> Updated: 2026-08-14T15:13:00.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 4.

By 14 August 2026, fire incidents expanded across the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In the Czech Republic, a housebot fire on the Orlík water surface caused a serious injury to a senior citizen, requiring helicopter medical evacuation, while a residential fire in Karviná led to the evacuation of 16 people. A 0.3-hectare forest fire was also reported in Úsobrno.

Simultaneously, firefighters in Slovakia have been battling multiple forest fires. In the Súľovské skaly region of Bytča, professional and volunteer units are using drones and Black Hawk helicopters to combat a large blaze in difficult terrain, reportedly caused by the “mishandling of open flames”. Other significant Slovak incidents include a fire at Kojšovská hoľa near Gelnica, which was brought under control, and a 1.2-hectare fire in the High Tatras near Popradské pleso.

In the Czech Republic, a fire in the Obřany district of Brno destroyed six cottages, resulting in an estimated 5 million CZK in damage.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Wildfires impact Slovakia and Czech Republic as emergency services respond

Firefighters in Slovakia and the Czech Republic are battling multiple forest and residential fires, utilizing helicopters and drones to manage difficult terrain and large-scale blazes.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/forest-fire-reported-in-sobrno-blansko-region

### 2026-08-10: Central Bohemia faces multiple fires due to drought and wind

Drought and wind have caused multiple fires across Central Bohemia, including a major incident in Borotice. Authorities have issued high-level fire warnings and strict usage restrictions.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/central-bohemia-faces-multiple-fires-due-to-drought-and-wind

### 2026-08-03: Central Bohemian Region Issues Fire Risk Warning

Central Bohemian Region declared a fire‑danger period starting 1 Aug 2026, urging residents to avoid open flames; the warning was posted by Pňov‑Předhradí municipality.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/central-bohemian-region-issues-fire-risk-warning

### 2026-07-31: Czech Republic warns of agricultural fire risks and soil damage

Czech fire services warn of heightened agricultural fire risk, noting soil damage, erosion and 354 million CZK in losses from 1,581 fires in 2023; officials urge preventive measures and equipment maintenance.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-republic-warns-of-agricultural-fire-risks-and-soil-damage

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