Croatia: Wildfires Kill One, Injure Dozens Along Coast 2

A wildfire tore through Croatia's coastline overnight into Friday, killing at least one person and injuring around 40 others near the tourist town of Omis. Around 1,200 residents and tourists were evacuated as the blaze, which broke out near Lokva Rogoznica, burned through 1,000 hectares of pine forest in just four hour.

Croatia: Wildfires Kill One, Injure Dozens Along Coast

A wildfire tore through Croatia's coastline overnight into Friday, killing at least one person and injuring around 40 others near the tourist town of Omis. Around 1,200 residents and tourists were evacuated as the blaze, which broke out near Lokva Rogoznica, burned through 1,000 hectares of pine forest in just four hour.

Croatia: Lightning Strike Ignites Fire Near Homes on Čiovo Island

An open-air fire broke out in the Žedno area on the Croatian island of Čiovo on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, after a lightning strike, with strong winds hampering firefighting efforts as the flames spread close to nearby houses. The fire was brought under control and the fire site was cleaned up overnight.

Wildfire Threatens Homes - Split

Wildfire Threatens Homes - Split

A firefighting plane drops water on a wildfire at Village Srinjine near Split, Croatia, on August 27, 2024. Photo by Zvonimir Barisin/Pixsell via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfire Threatens Homes - Split

Wildfire Threatens Homes - Split

A firefighting plane drops water on a wildfire at Village Srinjine near Split, Croatia, on August 27, 2024. Photo by Zvonimir Barisin/Pixsell via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CROATIA-SIBENIK-WILDFIRE

(240807) -- SIBENIK, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Canadair fire-fighting plane sprays water to extinguish a wildfire in Sibenik, Croatia, Aug. 6, 2024. (Hrvoje Jelavic/PIXSELL via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CROATIA-SIBENIK-WILDFIRE

(240807) -- SIBENIK, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A wildfire rages in Sibenik, Croatia, Aug. 6, 2024. (Hrvoje Jelavic/PIXSELL via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CROATIA-SIBENIK-WILDFIRE

(240807) -- SIBENIK, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A wildfire rages in Sibenik, Croatia, Aug. 6, 2024. (Hrvoje Jelavic/PIXSELL via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240802) -- BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 1, 2024 shows the aftermath of a wildfire in Biokovo, Croatia. (Ivo Cagalj/PIXSELL via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240801) -- BEIJING, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Raging flames of a wildfire are seen in Tucepi, Croatia on July 30, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ivo Cagalj/PIXSELL)

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CROATIA-TUCEPI-WILDFIRE

(240731) -- TUCEPI, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A firefighting plane extinguishes a wildfire in Tucepi, Croatia on July 30, 2024. (Ivo Cagalj/PIXSELL via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CROATIA-TUCEPI-WILDFIRE

(240731) -- TUCEPI, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Raging flames of a wildfire are seen in Tucepi, Croatia on July 30, 2024. (Ivo Cagalj/PIXSELL via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CROATIA-TUCEPI-WILDFIRE

(240731) -- TUCEPI, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Firefighters try to extinguish raging flames of a wildfire in Tucepi, Croatia on July 30, 2024. (Ivo Cagalj/PIXSELL via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Croatia: Wildfire Erupts In Resort Town Of Tucepi

A wildfire broke out near the resort town of Tučepi on the Makarska Riviera in Croatia on Tuesday afternoon, July 30 and quickly spread due to strong winds.

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CROATIA-SKRADIN-WILDFIRE

(240731) -- SKRADIN, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Firefighters try to extinguish wildfire in a pine forest near the town of Skradin, Croatia on July 30, 2024. (Dusko Jaramaz/PIXSELL via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CROATIA-SKRADIN-WILDFIRE

(240731) -- SKRADIN, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Heavy smoke rises due to wildfire in a pine forest near the town of Skradin, Croatia on July 30, 2024. (Dusko Jaramaz/PIXSELL via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CROATIA-SKRADIN-WILDFIRE

CROATIA-SKRADIN-WILDFIRE

(240731) -- SKRADIN, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A firefighting plane extinguishes wildfire in a pine forest near the town of Skradin, Croatia on July 30, 2024. (Dusko Jaramaz/PIXSELL via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CROATIA-SKRADIN-WILDFIRE

(240731) -- SKRADIN, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo shows wildfire in a pine forest near the town of Skradin, Croatia on July 30, 2024. (Dusko Jaramaz/PIXSELL via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM