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Apartment fire in Poreč, Croatia

Overview

A fire destroyed a luxury rental apartment in the Cancini settlement near Poreč, Croatia, on August 4, 2026. The blaze reportedly started in the kitchen while a 44-year-old German woman was cooking, with heat transferring from a stove to a pan and subsequently to wooden structures.

Reports indicate that the guests, a German family and several unregistered visitors, had violated house rules by hosting a large group of up to 13 people. The owner, Markica Kikić, described a chaotic scene where guests continued to party and drink while smoke filled the unit.

While no injuries were reported, the damage to the 100-square-meter apartment and its custom furniture is estimated at approximately €400,000. Police have opened a criminal investigation into the 44-year-old German woman for endangering life and property. The owner faces additional financial burdens, including the responsibility to relocate guests to a luxury hotel and potential tax complications.

Entities

Poreč · Istrian Police · Germany · Booking.com · Poreč, Croatia

Timeline

9 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Croatia apartment owner loses luxury rental to fire caused by tourists
A luxury apartment in Cancini, Croatia, was destroyed by fire allegedly caused by German tourists hosting an unauthorized party with thirteen people.
11 days ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
German tourists spark Poreč apartment fire, owner faces €400k loss
A kitchen fire in a Poreč apartment, caused by a German tourist, destroyed the unit, caused €400 k damage, sparked a criminal probe and tax issues for owner Markica Kikić.

Sources

24sata.hr · 24ur.com · 6yka.com · glasistre.hr · jutarnji.hr · kurir.rs · oslobodjenje.ba · riportal.net.hr · tip.ba · vecer.mk