Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia’s coast

No Comment Video. Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia’s coast Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 14/08/2026 - 9:41 GMT+2 Croatia is battling a wildfire that swept through vegetation and homes in Lokva Rogoznica on Thursday, 13 August, forcing about 1,000 residents and tourists to evacuate. More than 150 firefighters were deployed as strong winds pushed flames through pine forests and towards residential areas on the Adriatic coast. Some homes and vehicles were damaged, while the main coastal road through the town was closed. Most evacuees were taken to nearby Omis, where a sports hall was used as a temporary shelter. Local authorities also reported that some people suffered burns. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The blaze came as Croatia faced a prolonged summer heatwave, with high temperatures raising the risk of further fires along the Adriatic. Fire chief Slavko Tucakovic warned that crews faced a difficult night and called in reinforcements from other parts of the country. Four Canadair water-bombing aircraft were placed on standby for the morning because they cannot operate at night. Strong winds were blamed for the rapid spread of the fire, according to Omis deputy mayor Ivan Pivcevic. Another major wildfire on the nearby island of Brac had been brought under control earlier on Thursday. Croatia Wildfires evacuation Heatwave Forest fires Top stories Now playing Next Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia’s coast Now playing Next One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery Now playing Next Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Putin watches Russian navy drills off Russia's Sakhalin Island Now playing Next Russian drone strikes passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver Now playing Next Japan slams Putin following first visit to disputed Kuril islands Now playing Next Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes, ash cloud reaches Libya Now playing Next 'I think we will keep it,' Trump says about control of Hormuz strait Now playing Next Solar eclipse plunges large swathe of Spain into total darkness Now playing Next Music brings cultures together In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Now playing Next Child's play: French artist Saype's giant ephemeral frescoes takeover Swiss alpine resort Now playing Next Poland thwarts unprecedented plot by Russia to kill Ukrainian-US citizen in a NATO country, PM Tusk says Now playing Next Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves one dead and several injured, police say Now playing Next Trump’s vaccine overhaul could fuel mistrust and leave Europe vulnerable to disease resurgence ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Soaring stingray numbers off California beaches drive record injuries No Comment Timelapse of partial solar eclipse seen from Royal Observatory Greenwich No Comment Colombia: "scene of horror" as Pereira rescuers search rubble No Comment Half a million visitors flock to Spain’s path of total solar eclipse 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 Europe News Aerial footage captures total solar eclipse over Spain Japan Tokyo issues angry response as Putin makes his first visit to the disputed Kuril islands Europe News Hikers in awe as solar eclipse turns sky red over French Pyrenees No Comment Rare eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness Europe News Tourist guides raise the alarm as Europe braces for another heatwave ADVERTISEMENT USA Trump hails 'wall of steel' blockade, says US will keep control of Strait of Hormuz Europe News Solar eclipse plunges parts of Spain into total darkness in first such event in a century Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Switzerland and its wonders Europe News Extreme heat: Half of Europe's population exposed to temperatures exceeding 30C Culture news ‘The Office’ star British actor Lucy Davis reveals incurable cancer diagnosis Europe News Germany beefs up its intelligence services as threat from 'foreign powers' rises Lifestyle Fragrant fortunes: Doha's Teeb Al Hazm plans London debut as Gulf perfumes gain wider appeal Europe News Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes and ash cloud reaches as far as Libya ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT