Firefighters contain Croatian blazes as dozens of wildfires burn across Serbia
Firefighters have contained flames in coastal Croatia after severe blazes left one dead and dozens injured, while Serbia continues battling over 30 active wildfires.
Emergency responders in Croatia have contained open flames near Omiš and Lokva Rogoznica following severe blazes that killed one person, injured up to 43 people, and forced 2,500 evacuations. Split's regional hospital treated 36 individuals, with seven remaining in critical condition. More than 500 people fled into the sea to escape the flames before being rescued by maritime agencies and private boat captains. As power is gradually restored, residents are returning to assess destruction to homes, vehicles, and vessels.
Simultaneously, Serbian emergency crews are battling 32 active blazes across the country. One death and several injuries have been reported in Serbia, where firefighters face worsening conditions due to an incoming heatwave and strong winds.
Sources: Avaz, Danas, HRT Vijesti, N1, Vijesti.
How outlets assessed this
- Danas Alarmed Reported that a body was recovered following the fire, highlighting widespread destruction and critical injuries.
- Beta Cautious Reported that official records confirm no fatalities, focusing on hospitalizations and temporary tourist accommodations.
Sources
- Vijesti — Dalmaciju pogodio "jedan od najtežih požara u istoriji Hrvatske",...
- N1 — Ogroman požar kod Omiša - izgorele kuće, automobili i čamci: Sedam osoba životno ugroženo, veliki broj povređenih
- Danas — Vatra ostavila pustoš u hrvatskom Omišu, u Srbiji aktivna 32 požara
- Avaz — Više od 500 ljudi u Hrvatskoj spas tražilo u moru. "U očima im se vidjela borba za goli život"
- HRT Vijesti — Požari diljem Srbije, jedna osoba poginula, vjetar otežava gašenje
Earlier coverage
- Sep 14, 2026, 03:30 AM UTCFirefighters control Dalmatian blazes as Serbia battles multiple active fires
- Sep 13, 2026, 10:00 PM UTCWildfires hit Croatia and Serbia, causing casualties and mass evacuations
- Sep 4, 2026, 03:00 AM UTCWildfires cause casualties and mass evacuations across Croatia and Serbia
- Sep 2, 2026, 03:00 AM UTCBalkan emergency crews subdue major wildfires in Croatia and tackle blazes in Serbia
- Aug 31, 2026, 09:00 AM UTCEmergency crews battle destructive blazes across Croatia and Serbia
- Aug 30, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCFirefighters control Dalmatian wildfires as blazes persist across Serbia
- Aug 29, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCWildfire response continues in Croatia and Serbia amid casualties and damage
- Aug 24, 2026, 01:00 AM UTCEmergency crews battle destructive wildfires across Croatia and Serbia
- Aug 22, 2026, 02:30 PM UTCBalkan wildfires leave casualties and devastation across Croatia and Serbia
- Aug 22, 2026, 02:30 AM UTCDalmatia wildfire brought under control as dozens receive medical care