Where exactly did the fire burn near Suhopolje?

The fire broke out in an open area away from settlements, at almost the same location where it had burned the previous day, August 10, 2026.

How large an area was burned in the fire near Suhopolje?

According to firefighters, the fire on Tuesday affected about two hectares of stubble and low vegetation.

What do firefighters suspect caused the fire in Suhopolje?

Since the same area burned for two consecutive days, the possibility that the fire was deliberately set cannot be ruled out.

What is the situation with the fire in Vinišće?

A wildfire broke out in the evening hours of August 11, 2026. Firefighters are on the scene, but details about the extent of the fire and any damage are not yet known.

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Fires Ravage Croatia: Blaze Near Suhopolje Burns for Two Days

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Firefighters battled a blaze on Monday and Tuesday at nearly the same location near Suhopolje, while a fire also broke out in Vinišće on Tuesday evening. Acting County Fire Commander Boris Tomšić issued an urgent appeal to citizens.

Summary

A fire broke out near Suhopolje for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, August 11, affecting about 2 hectares.
Due to the recurrence of the fire at the same location, firefighters suspect arson.
Acting County Fire Commander Boris Tomšić appealed to citizens not to light fires outdoors due to dry vegetation and high temperatures.
On the same evening, a wildfire also broke out in Vinišće, where firefighters are still responding.

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Firefighters intervened for the second consecutive day in the open area near Suhopolje, where a fire on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, again affected almost the same area as the day before. This time, the flames consumed about two hectares of stubble and low vegetation, confirmed by the County Fire Operations Center (ŽVOC).

Seven firefighters responded to the incident and managed to bring the fire under control and extinguish it. Fortunately, the fire site was far enough from settlements, so there was no immediate danger to residential or other buildings.

Suspicion of Arson

The fact that the same area burned on Monday, August 10, 2026, has raised suspicions among the authorities. According to information from the field, the possibility that the fire was deliberately set cannot be ruled out.

"We appeal to citizens not to light fires in the open. Currently, temperatures are high, vegetation is extremely dry, and a very small source of fire is enough for a fire to spread over a large area in a short time. Such irresponsible behavior endangers people, property, and nature, as well as the firefighters who respond to these incidents," warned Boris Tomšić, Acting County Fire Commander.

The Suhopolje Volunteer Fire Department (DVD) also participated in extinguishing the fire.

Fire Breaks Out in Dalmatia

On the same day, in the evening hours, a wildfire broke out in Vinišće as well. The ŽVOC confirmed that fire services are on the ground and working to extinguish it. It is not yet known how large an area has been affected by the fire, nor whether any buildings are threatened. Information about any injuries or material damage will be available after the operation is completed.

Firefighters once again urge citizens to exercise maximum caution, emphasizing that under conditions of high temperatures and dry vegetation, fire spreads extremely quickly.