# House fire in Sveti Križ Začretje

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/house-fire-in-sveti-kri-zaretje
> Updated: 2026-08-22T09:40:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

A major house fire occurred in the Dukovec settlement of Sveti Križ Začretje around 2:30 AM on a Saturday. The blaze originated in the attic of a family home, destroying the roof and the entire upper portion of the structure.

A mother, Vlasta Prelčec, managed to wake her children and evacuate the building after sensing smoke. Firefighters from the Sveti Križ Začretje Volunteer Fire Department localized the fire by 5:00 AM and fully extinguished it by approximately 6:15 AM. No injuries were reported, though one child reported feeling heat on his hand during the escape.

This incident marks the third fire to affect this specific family within six years. While the exact cause is subject to official investigation, firefighters noted that attic fires during this season are frequently linked to faulty electrical installations. The family is currently without housing and is seeking assistance.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Sveti Križ Začretje house fire destroys family home

A house fire in Sveti Križ Začretje, Croatia, destroyed the upper floor of a family home. A mother successfully evacuated her children from the attic before firefighters extinguished the blaze.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sveti-kri-zaretje-house-fire-destroys-family-home

### 2026-08-01: Family house fire kills father and two children in Sveti Križ Začretje, Croatia

A fire in Sveti Križ Začretje, Croatia, on 1 Aug 2026 killed a father and his two children; police suspect arson and possible homicide‑suicide, with a day of mourning announced.

40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/three-killed-in-house-fire-in-sv-kri-zaretje-croatia

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