# Underground peat fire near Vinkovci

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/underground-peat-fire-near-vinkovci
> Updated: 2026-10-09T18:05:13.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Vinkovci identified an underground peat and organic matter fire at the Sinkoš site near the Vuka River as the cause of smoke and odors affecting Tordinci, Nuštar, and Vinkovci. The fire, covering roughly 100 by 100 meters, lacks open flames due to its underground nature, which complicates containment efforts. Officials attributed the combustion to a dried-out peat layer caused by prolonged drought and a lack of groundwater. Firefighting units from Tordinci and the Vukovar-Srijem County are working to contain the spread within the water protection area.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Pula recycling center fire caused by thermal reaction in waste

A fire caused by a thermal reaction in unsorted waste broke out at the Metis recycling center in Pula, Croatia, prompting smoke warnings for local residents.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metis-recycling-center-fire-in-pula-brought-under-control

### 2026-10-02: Vinkovci authorities identify underground peat fire as cause of regional smoke

An underground peat fire near the Vuka River has been identified as the cause of smoke and odors in Vinkovci, Tordinci, and Nuštar, Croatia. Emergency services are working to contain the smoldering fire.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vinkovci-authorities-identify-underground-peat-fire-as-cause-of-regional-smoke

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