Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel

No Comment Video. Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 14/08/2026 - 17:07 GMT+2 A major wildfire near Omiš, around 25 kilometres south-east of Split, forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight on Thursday and into Friday as strong winds drove the flames towards the coastal town. Fourteen people were taken to hospital, with seven reportedly in a life-threatening condition early on Friday. Parts of Omiš lost power as the fire approached the town centre, while homes, cars and boats were damaged or destroyed. Evacuees spent the night in a sports hall, sleeping on beds and floors. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Residents described chaotic scenes as they fled the advancing flames. Omiš fire brigade commander Slavko Tučaković said numerous homes and vehicles had been destroyed, causing extensive damage to property, the natural environment and wildlife. Firefighters brought the blaze under control by Friday, while crews were also deployed to another wildfire on the Pelješac peninsula. Authorities said there were no fatalities. The fires came at the height of Croatia’s summer tourist season, threatening to disrupt travel and put further pressure on the local economy. Sections of the main coastal road near Omiš were closed, affecting links between Split and Dubrovnik as well as day trips and coach tours. Damage to homes, cafés, restaurants, cars and boats could also reduce the area’s tourism capacity at a time when demand is at its peak. Croatia Wildfires evacuation Emergency Tourism Top stories Now playing Next Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel Now playing Next War in Ukraine: Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded Now playing Next Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Tourists flock to Mount Etna to witness eruption despite safety warnings Now playing Next In quake-hit Cali, ‘hugs here’ station brings comfort amid rubble Now playing Next New Zealand withdraws support for FIFA chief Gianni Infantino Now playing Next 'Wall of fire' forces sea evacuation as European wildfires continue Now playing Next US pushes back on mental health crisis reports on USS Abraham Lincoln Now playing Next Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia’s coast Now playing Next Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves one dead, police say Now playing Next Farage wins UK by-election as €5.8m gift investigation resumes Now playing Next Brussels central square transformed into giant Japan-inspired flower carpet Now playing Next Ash from Mount Etna volcano forces closure of Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week Now playing Next Beyond the headlines: Daniel Malikyar on capturing the unseen beauty of Afghanistan Now playing Next Amid the Ceuta crisis, how do EU citizens view refugees? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closes No Comment Unprecedented rainfall in Japan leaves at least four dead in Chiba prefecture No Comment France wildfire forces 525 people to flee as Landes forest burns No Comment Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia’s coast Europe News Russian strike kills two, injures 17 in Kramatorsk as Ukraine hits Russian oil port Europe News Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant operations to 2030, delaying closure by three years USA US military pushes back on reports of mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln Europe News 'Wall of fire' forces sea evacuation in Greece as wildfires continue across Europe United Kingdom Farage wins UK by-election as investigation into undeclared €5.8m gift resumes Art Child's play: French artist Saype's giant ephemeral frescoes takeover Swiss alpine resort No Comment One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery No Comment Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Poland thwarts unprecedented plot by Russia to kill Ukrainian-US citizen in a NATO country, PM Tusk says Europe News Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves one dead and several injured, police say Health news Trump’s vaccine overhaul could fuel mistrust and leave Europe vulnerable to disease resurgence Europe News Romania shuts off second reactor at Cernavodă NPP amid low water levels on Danube Europe News Russian forces strike second passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The End Of Oak Street' - Putting the Jurassic World franchise to shame No Comment Putin watches Russian navy drills off Russia's Sakhalin Island No Comment Russian drone strikes passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT