Electrical fire in halodarium forces evacuation of 895 at Wrocław Aquapark, facility reopens with 50% discount
Nearly 900 guests and staff were evacuated from Wrocław's main water park on Saturday after an electrical short caused heavy smoke. The facility reopened in phases through the afternoon, offering a half-price entry as an apology.
What happened
A short circuit in an electrical furnace inside the halodarium, the salt-grotto area of Aquapark Wrocław at ul. Borowska 99, produced thick smoke that spread through the indoor recreation zone on Saturday morning, 27 June 2026. The smoke forced an immediate evacuation shortly before 10:00. Guests in swimwear were moved outside, where rescuers distributed thermal blankets. Initial reports spoke of a fire in the sauna, but the facility later confirmed the cause was an electrical fault in the halodarium furnace.
Due to an electrical short in the halodarium furnace, in the covered leisure part of Aquapark Wrocław at Borowska Street, and the appearance of smoke, we were forced to evacuate the facility.
Evacuation and emergency response
Seven fire brigades, police and ambulance crews were deployed to the site. According to the Wrocław Municipal Crisis Management Centre, 895 people were evacuated, including 55 staff members. The figure was later confirmed by the Wrocław fire service, which initially reported 840 visitors and 55 employees. The facility's own employees removed the immediate threat before fire crews arrived to ventilate the building and secure the area.
- Evacuation begins after smoke appears in the halodarium area.
- Seven fire brigades, police and ambulance arrive on site.
- Fire service confirms 840 guests and 55 staff evacuated; fire located in sauna.
- Facility issues statement: closed until at least 12:00, planning afternoon reopening.
- Building remains closed; smoke removal and cleaning ongoing.
- Entrance hall opens for collecting belongings; outdoor pools remain open.
- Fitness, saunarium and outdoor areas open; 50% discount announced.
- Full facility reopens except for sports swimming pool.
Aftermath and reopening
By 12:00 the building remained closed while smoke was cleared from the roofed leisure section and the halodarium vicinity. At 12:45 the entrance hall opened so guests could retrieve belongings left inside; outdoor pools were already operating. An hour later, the fitness zone, saunarium and external areas reopened via the summer entrance on ul. Petrusewicza. At 15:00 the entire complex, except the sports swimming pool, resumed service. The park offered a 50% discount for the remainder of the day.
Ladies and gentlemen, we open the fitness zone and saunarium at 2 p.m., as well as the outdoor areas. At 3 p.m. the whole facility, apart from the sports pool, will be open. One more change—today we are offering a 50% discount. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.
No injuries reported
No injuries were reported among guests or staff. The swift response by the on-site team and emergency services ensured the incident remained contained, and the water park was able to resume operations the same afternoon.
