The flames began to spread through the object shortly before 7 o’clock in the morning. It was burning in the boiler room and garage, which was followed by a greenhouse, and there is also a family house nearby.
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In addition, firefighters found a propane butane cylinder inside, which they took out of the building and cooled it.
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“A historic Citroen 2CV car, popularly called the Duck, was parked in the garage. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by the fire, “said Roman Žemlička, a spokesman for the fire brigade.
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The fire caused damage for 600,000 crowns
Photo: HZS Zlín Region
Investigators, after inspecting the site of the fire, found that wood and other combustible material were improperly stored next to the solid fuel boiler, which was supposed to be the cause of the ignition.
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“The damage caused by the fire was estimated at a preliminary amount of 600,000 crowns. Values in the preliminary amount of 500,000 crowns were saved, “the spokesman added.
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Flames threatened the adjoining greenhouse and the house
Photo: HZS Zlín Region
Investigators have not stated what part of the damage is the destroyed car. The historic Citroen was produced in France from 1948 to 1990, nicknamed the Duck after a typical driving feature, when it leaned to the sides on unevenness due to soft suspension.
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