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Wildfire on Dugi Otok caused by electrical discharge from power line

started August 17, 2026 at 5:13 PM · last changed 10d ago

Summary

A wildfire on Dugi Otok on August 14 started below a power tower when electrical discharge created sparks that ignited dry vegetation; police confirmed the cause after investigation, and the fire was contained through coordinated ground and air response.

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ZAVRŠEN je očevid požara koji je u petak, oko 20:20 sati izbio na Dugom otoku, na otvorenom prostoru između mjesta Luka i Savar. Službenici zadarske

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Severity66

Total — band napeto (40–69)

Sources (7)

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