A large forest fire spread to the Croatian coastal town of Omiš on the night of Friday, August 14, and also threatened the area near Lokva Rogoznica. At least a thousand people, including residents and tourists, had to flee the flames. Approximately three hundred Czechs were also evacuated. ct24.ceskatelevize.cz ↗
According to available information, 36 people suffered injuries, with seven of them in life-threatening condition. The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it has recorded four injured Hungarian citizens. Two Hungarians according to official statements remained hospitalized.
The fire also spread to residential buildings and according to foreign media, in some places it damaged homes. Dozens of Croatian firefighters were deployed to the operation, with approximately 150 of them fighting the flames near Lokva Rogoznica. Czech police officers stationed in Croatia also assisted with evacuation and organization on site. idnes.cz ↗
The fire struck the area during the main tourist season, when large numbers of foreign visitors are present in the vicinity of Omiš. Further developments will depend on the progress of firefighters and field conditions, as the flames have already affected not only forest vegetation but also residential buildings in coastal villages. lidovky.cz ↗
Fire near Omiš injured dozens of people and evacuated tourists from accommodations
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Požár u Omiše. Chorvaté evakuovali 300 Čechů, pomáhají i čeští policisté
lidovky.cz
| 11:05 14.08.
Rozsáhlý požár u Omiše. S evakuací pomáhají Chorvatům i čeští policisté
idnes.cz
| 10:48 14.08.
U chorvatského letoviska Omiš mohutně hoří, evakuováno bylo i tři sta Čechů
ct24.ceskatelevize.cz
| 11:09 14.08.
V chorvátskom Omiši vypukol rozsiahly požiar. Pred ohňom muselo utiecť tisíc ľudí
STVR (Spravy)
| 11:08 14.08.
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