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Croatia’s Devastating Coastal Wildfire | Global News
- Published
- August 15, 2026
- Duration
- 1:40
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- Last updated
- Aug 16, 2026
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A catastrophic wildfire tore through Croatia’s coastline, killing one and injuring 40 as it raced toward the tourist town of Omis—burning a thousand hectares in just four hours. Over a thousand people fled, some leaping into the sea for survival, while firefighters struggled against wind-fueled flames that blocked access and overwhelmed crews. Prime Minis…
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A catastrophic wildfire tore through Croatia’s coastline, killing one and injuring 40 as it raced toward the tourist town of Omis—burning a thousand hectares in just four hours. Over a thousand people fled, some leaping into the sea for survival, while firefighters struggled against wind-fueled flames that blocked access and overwhelmed crews. Prime Minister called it “lightning speed,” praising the miracle of any survivors. This disaster is part of Europe-wide wildfire chaos fueled by record he
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