Firefighters contain Dalmatian wildfire as hospital treats dozens injured near Omiš

Emergency responders in central Dalmatia have contained open flames following a severe wildfire that moved from Lokva Rogoznica toward Omiš, damaging homes, vehicles, and boats. Four Canadair water bombers and ground crews worked through the morning to secure perimeter lines and extinguish remaining hotspots.

Split's Clinical Hospital Centre treated 36 people for fire-related injuries, with 14 admitted and seven to eight remaining in intensive care with critical burns. More than 500 residents and tourists escaped into the Adriatic Sea during the peak of the blaze before maritime units and private boat operators brought them ashore. Discrepancies remain regarding casualties; Danas reported that a body was recovered in Omiš, while Beta cited official reports indicating no confirmed fatalities. Power restoration is underway in several evacuated neighborhoods.

Sources: Avaz, Beta, Danas, N1, Vijesti.