# Szczecin fire reservoir accident

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/szczecin-fire-reservoir-accident
> Updated: 2026-08-11T15:07:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

In Szczecin, two brothers of Vietnamese nationality, aged 9 and 11, fell into a fire reservoir near Komuny Paryskiej Street. After bystanders pulled the children to safety and emergency services performed CPR, one boy was stabilized while the other remained in critical condition.

The District Prosecutor's Office in Szczecin has launched an investigation to determine if there was a direct threat to the children's lives or health. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and questioning witnesses, noting that the reservoir area was enclosed by a metal fence with a locked gate and signs prohibiting entry.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Recz: Fire caused by six-year-old leads to child hospitalization

A six-year-old boy caused a residential fire in Recz, Poland, by lighting toys on fire. Two children were hospitalized, and the mother tested positive for intoxicants during the investigation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/recz-fire-caused-by-six-year-old-leads-to-child-hospitalization

### 2026-08-09: Szczecin fire reservoir accident leaves one boy in critical condition

Two brothers, aged 9 and 11, are in critical condition after falling into a fire reservoir in Szczecin, Poland. Investigators are examining the circumstances of the accident.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/szczecin-fire-reservoir-accident-leaves-one-boy-in-critical-condition

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