A wildfire that broke out near Lokva Rogoznica on Thursday evening tore toward the tourist town of Omis, killing at least one person, injuring around 40, and forcing the evacuation of roughly 1,200 residents and tourists.
Croatia's fire chief called it one of the worst blazes in the country's history, with flames fanned by strong winds engulfing 1,000 hectares in just four hours. More than 300 firefighters worked overnight, sometimes forced to retreat, while some people escaped by jumping into the sea from boats.
The fire fits a broader pattern this summer, with major evacuations also reported in Greece, France, Germany, and wildfire alerts issued across England and Wales.
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