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Wildfire descends on Croatian tourist town, injures 36
nypost.com • • world
Key Points:
- A wildfire driven by strong winds engulfed the tourist town of Omis in Croatia, forcing about 1,000 people to evacuate and injuring dozens, with 14 hospitalized and seven in life-threatening condition.
- The fire consumed 2,470 acres of settlements and forests, causing significant material damage before calming by Friday morning with no open flames reported.
- Emergency services deployed 286 firefighters, 90 fire vehicles, and four aircraft to combat the blaze, while some resources were redirected to another fire in the Peljesac peninsula.
- Hot weather and drought conditions linked to climate change have exacerbated wildfire risks across Europe this summer, impacting tourism in popular holiday regions like Croatia and Greece.
- Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and several government ministers were en route to Omis to assess the situation, as authorities continue managing evacuations and emergency shelters.
