Fire Engulfs Beloved Baranja Restaurant Citadela

Popular Baranja Restaurant Citadela Destroyed by Fire A devastating fire completely destroyed the popular Baranja restaurant, Citadela, located in the village of Vardarac, Croatia, on May 13, 2025. The fire, which started around 12:30 PM, rapidly engulfed the restaurant and spread to the adjacent house owned by the restaurant's proprietor. Footage from RTL Danas shows the extent of the damage and the efforts of firefighters to control the blaze. "We tried our best to put out the fire, but it spread too quickly," said a distraught employee, speaking anonymously. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, but initial reports suggest it may have originated in the kitchen. The owner, visibly shaken by the loss, declined to comment at this time. The incident has left the community in shock, as Citadela was a beloved local establishment. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the loss is significant, both financially and emotionally. The community is rallying to support the owner and employees during this difficult time.