Fire rages in Tamási reed beds! 🔥

Behind the southern Balaton, in the Tamási area, a huge reed fire broke out Thursday afternoon that could have spread toward nearby Siófok and lakeside towns depending on wind. 🔥 Near Szentmárton Street roughly seven hectares burned before Siófók firefighters contained the flames.

Units from Dombóvár, Siófók professional and Tamási municipal/volunteer crews fought the blaze with three water jets then doused embers. Drought and strong wind raise fire risk in Balaton reed beds, threatening the lakeside ecosystem.

A warning for local communities: Tamási as gateway to the southern Balaton often sees similar incidents whose smoke burdens resorts. Siófók participation highlights regional cooperation where thousands swim in summer. Holidaymakers and locals must be careful with fire – one spark could endanger Balaton reed worlds. No direct threat to lakeside towns now, but drought raises season risk.

Source: katasztrofavedelem.hu