Fire-damaged historic building in Zlín cannot be saved, mayor says

A historic industrial building in the former Baťa factory complex in Zlín cannot be saved following a major fire, according to a structural engineer. The blaze broke out on Thursday morning and caused two sections of Building 34 to collapse. Mayor Jiří Korec (ANO) said further collapse remained possible as the structure cools. If the building does not fall on its own, its owner will be ordered to demolish it. Police are investigating the fire on suspicion of negligent endangerment. The total damage has not yet been assessed.