# Apartment fire in Poreč, Croatia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/apartment-fire-in-pore-croatia
> Updated: 2026-08-07T21:16:58.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-apartment-owner-loses-luxury-rental-to-fire-caused-by-tourists

### 2026-08-06: 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.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apartment-fire-in-pore-caused-by-german-guests-leaves-400000-damage

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