How did the tragedy in Zagorje happen? Messages the father left on Facebook are mentioned

A devastating family tragedy has struck Sveti Križ Začretje in Croatia, where firefighters discovered the bodies of three people, believed to be a father and his two young children, in a house engulfed by flames. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community.

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I felt the house shake violently, and heard something like loud thunder. My husband told me to go see what was happening because black smoke was coming from the neighbor's window. I went to the window, saw the smoke, and we immediately called the firefighters.

Neighbors described hearing a sound akin to loud thunder before noticing black smoke billowing from the house. One neighbor recounted, 'I felt the house shake violently, and heard something like loud thunder. My husband told me to go see what was happening because black smoke was coming from the neighbor's window. I went to the window, saw the smoke, and we immediately called the firefighters.' The family had reportedly moved to the area only a few years prior and were not well-known to their neighbors.

The mother was reportedly at work when the fire broke out. Firefighters received the call at 7:20 a.m. and arrived at the scene shortly after, managing to contain the blaze by 7:38 a.m. It was after the fire was localized that the three bodies were found inside the residence. The cause of the fire and the subsequent deaths are now under investigation, with forensic teams collecting evidence and an autopsy scheduled.

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At 7:20 a.m., the county Fire Operations Center received a report of a house fire, with black smoke billowing and an explosion heard.

Adding a disturbing layer to the tragedy, there are unconfirmed reports that the father may have posted a distressing message on social media prior to the event, hinting at intentions to harm himself and his children. Local officials have announced that a day of mourning will be declared once the official investigation concludes, expressing the community's deep sorrow over the incident.

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This is a tragedy for the entire town. After the official investigation, we expect official information so we can declare a day of mourning. This is a tragedy that has overwhelmed us all.