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  • Jul 10

    Fire destroys 70,000 pairs of shoes at former Bata warehouse in Czech Zlín

    A fire at a historic warehouse in Zlín, Czech Republic, destroyed 70,000 pairs of shoes belonging to the Vasky brand, causing an estimated $7 million in damage. No injuries were reported.

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