Canadian tourists suspected of starting wildfire in Croatia; one arrested

Šibenik-Knin police in Croatia are investigating three Canadian nationals suspected of starting a wildfire that broke out on August 17 in the village of Bobodol, near Šibenik. One of the suspects, a 28-year-old Canadian woman, has been arrested, while authorities are actively searching for her two companions, a man and a woman, also Canadian citizens.

According to unofficial reports, the arrested woman attempted to re-enter Croatia from Bosnia and Herzegovina, possibly as a scout for the others. She was apprehended at the Kamensko border crossing. The other two suspects, a 30-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, are believed to have fled across the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina, reportedly heading towards Bosanski Grahovo. The 31-year-old woman is said to have family ties to the Bosanski Grahovo area, having been born in Belgrade before her parents moved to Canada.

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The fire was quickly extinguished. Thanks to the swift intervention of citizens and firefighters, its further spread was prevented.

Eyewitnesses reportedly saw the suspects and their vehicle's license plate at the time the fire started. The fire was quickly extinguished thanks to the swift intervention of citizens and firefighters, preventing its further spread. The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing for public assistance in locating the remaining suspects.

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The 28-year-old woman was trying to re-enter Croatia as a scout for the others.