I made a fire place in Kamyshovo near the PD during night time but the zombies did not seem to take any notice of the fire, I also made a fire in the green 2 story house to the right of the PD with the same result.

Clip of the fire in the road https://clips.twitch.tv/StrangePolishedWerewolfGingerPower-CKCljnukqCxo-wfd