Bar set on fire in Vozdovac, manhunt for attacker
A fire broke out at a hospitality venue in Crnotravska Street in Vozdovac. Police found a canister at the scene and a search for the attacker is under way.
- A fire broke out at a hospitality venue in Crnotravska Street in Vozdovac.
- During the investigation, police found a canister suspected of being used to start the fire.
- The venue was closed at the time of the attack, with no guests inside and no injuries.
- An intensive search for the attacker is under way, and the motive is so far unknown.
A fire broke out today at a hospitality venue in Crnotravska Street in Belgrade’s Vozdovac district. The flames hit the bar in the morning, and a swift response prevented the fire from spreading further. The damage was minor.
Police suspect the fire was deliberately set. The venue was closed at the time of the attack, so there were no guests or staff inside. No one was injured. Officers carried out an on-site investigation and collected evidence for forensic analysis.
What did investigators find at the scene?
The key finding of the investigation points to a fire that did not start by accident. A canister was discovered at the scene, suspected of having been used to start the blaze.
During the investigation, police found a canister suspected of being used to start the fire.
The discovery of the canister steers the inquiry toward intent rather than a malfunction or accident. The evidence has been sent for further analysis, which should show how the fire was set and whether other physical evidence exists.
This is not the first case of arson at hospitality venues in Belgrade in recent months. Such attacks often take place in the early or late hours, when no one is inside, which makes it harder for investigators to establish a motive and the identity of the perpetrator.
How far has the search for the attacker gone?
For now, it is unknown who set the fire. The identity of the attacker has not been established, and an intensive search is under way. Police are checking several circumstances, including whether the venue had previously been targeted by threats.
In cases like this, investigators usually pursue several lines of inquiry:
- footage from surveillance cameras around the venue,
- any earlier incidents or threats against the owner,
- possible links to other similar attacks on hospitality venues.
The motive for the attack is so far unknown. The investigation is ongoing, and police will inform the public about further steps as events develop. Until a suspect is identified, all circumstances are being treated as part of an active inquiry.
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