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Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- A severe wildfire on Croatia's coastline has resulted in at least one death and around 40 injuries, with the blaze rapidly spreading from Lokva Rogoznica to the tourist town of Omis.
- Approximately 1,200 residents and tourists were evacuated, and 10 people remain in intensive care, as the fire consumed 1,000 hectares within four hours, fueled by strong winds.
- Over 300 firefighters battled the intense firestorm, which destroyed homes and vehicles, forcing some people to escape by jumping into the sea from boats.
- Officials described the wildfire as one of Croatia's worst, with emergency services continuing to search burnt areas for victims amid ongoing challenges in firefighting efforts.
- The wildfire crisis is part of a broader pattern across Europe, with significant evacuations in Greece and Germany due to similar intense fires driven by extreme heatwaves.
