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The grape harvest in South Moravia has been sped up due to ongoing high temperatures, with heatwaves continuing into September. Grapes are drying out, reducing vineyard yields, especially in late-ripening varieties, according to experts. Harvesting began earlier than usual, about two to three weeks ahead of schedule. While the smaller fruit size may result in lower yields, with some vineyards expecting losses of up to 30%, the quality of the harvested grapes remains excellent, especially for red wine varieties. Wineries are facing challenges in organizing the harvest as multiple grape varieties are ripening simultaneously.

Firefighters remain at the Český Krumlov swimming pool, which was severely damaged by a large fire yesterday. Using heavy machinery, they will begin dismantling the damaged structure today. The fire was brought under control after a 12-hour effort, with no injuries reported. The damage is estimated at 20 million CZK. The pool is beyond repair, and the city plans to construct a new facility. The fire is believed to have started due to improper handling of fire during the removal of a wasp nest.

Hundreds of people came to Theater Bez zábradlí today to pay their respects to the late actor Karel Heřmánek. The theater was open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., allowing the public to reflect on Heřmánek's life and work. Many of his colleagues, including Jaroslav Satoranský and Zuzana Stivínová, also attended. The event included a display of photos and posters from his notable roles. Heřmánek, who passed away on August 24 at the age of 76, was remembered for his long and influential career in Czech film, theater, and dubbing.

Firefighters have been battling a fire at the roof of the swimming stadium in Český Krumlov since this morning. The fire, affecting nearly the entire roof, is proving difficult to control as it is located in the roof's substructure. Three professional units and 13 volunteer groups are on site, and firefighters have disconnected photovoltaic panels from the roof. Fortunately, no one was inside the building. The cause of the fire is still unknown. The swimming pool is the most visited facility in the city, attracting 75,000 visitors annually.