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Fallen tree sparks fire at transformer substation in Kožlí, Czech Republic

2026Published 7 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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Where
transformer substation in Kožlí, Havlíčkův Brod region, Czech Republic
What
A tree fell onto a transformer substation, sparking a fire
Cause
Fallen tree striking the substation equipment

What happened

A tree fell onto a transformer substation in Kožlí, in the Havlíčkův Brod region of the Czech Republic, reportedly sparking a fire. Details on the extent of damage, response, and any service disruption were not available due to restricted access to the source article. No further factual details about the incident, including the exact date, the scale of the fire, or whether power supply was interrupted to nearby customers, could be confirmed from the available material.

Contributing factors

A fallen tree striking the substation equipment was reported as the immediate trigger of the fire.

Lessons learned

  1. A tree falling on a transformer substation can trigger a fire, so operators must inspect and clear tall vegetation that could strike equipment in storms.
  2. Mechanical impact from trees on substation plant requires buffer zones wide enough to stop contact during high winds.

More lessons on weather and external hazards, from every incident on the register.

Not yet known

  • Extent of damage to the substation
  • Whether power supply was interrupted
  • Exact date of the incident
  • Scale of the fire

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Source

aroundprague.cz

Published 2026-09-07. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.

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