Croatia wildfire near Omis injures dozens, forces thousands to evacuate

A massive fire ignited near the coastal port town of Omis on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, prompting officials to label it one of the worst blazes in the nation’s history. The rapidly spreading blaze has engulfed a large swath of forested terrain, threatening nearby settlements and prompting widespread concern among local residents and authorities.

Firefighters from regional and national units have been deployed to contain the inferno, employing ground crews, aerial water drops and evacuation measures where necessary. While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, the scale of the fire underscores the heightened vulnerability of Croatia’s heavily wooded areas to extreme weather conditions. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, emphasizing that containment efforts remain a top priority as they work to prevent further spread and mitigate the impact on the surrounding communities.