A historic Bata shoe factory was engulfed in flames as firefighters battled a major blaze at the former industrial site. The building, used by the Vasky company to store approximately 70,000 pairs of shoes, was evacuated with no reported casualties, though nearby residents were warned of dangerous fumes. Created nearly a century ago by Tomas Bata as a "utopian" factory village and industrial innovation symbol, the complex has not produced shoes for over 70 years.⁣ ⁣ #Czech #Fire #Factory #Bata