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Croatia: Over 2,000 Evacuated and 40 Injured in Adriatic Coastal Wildfire
Herz — Climate Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
A major wildfire on Croatia's Adriatic coast has forced the evacuation of more than 2,000 people and injured 40, prompting the country to declare a state of alert. Firefighters battled the forest fire throughout the night as flames consumed residential areas. On Friday, Croatian authorities described it as one of the worst fires in the country's history. The incident coincides with destructive wildfires affecting multiple European countries, including Greece, France, and the United Kingdom.
- Over 2,000 people were evacuated from the Croatian Adriatic coast.
- The wildfire injured 40 people and triggered a national state of alert.
- Firefighters fought the forest fire through the night as homes were destroyed.
- Croatian authorities called it one of the worst fires in the country's history.
What We Know
A major wildfire on Croatia's Adriatic coast has injured 40 people and prompted the evacuation of more than 2,000, according to reports. The country has been placed on high alert.
Firefighters fought the forest fire throughout the night as flames destroyed homes and other residential structures.
On Friday, Croatian authorities described the incident as one of the worst fires in the country's history.
one of the worst
— Croatian authorities, Friday
Other Wildfires Across Europe
A previous Lost in the Jungle article documented at least 23 injuries or hospitalizations in the United Kingdom and Croatia, as well as evacuations in France and Greece.
Near Omiš in Croatia, earlier wildfires resulted in at least 19 injuries, including two people hospitalized.
In Stourbridge, United Kingdom, one child and three firefighters were hospitalized following a fire.
In the Landes region of France, more than 500 people were evacuated. The area experienced temperatures reaching 41°C on Thursday.
In Chalcidice, Greece, wildfires prompted the evacuation of hundreds of tourists.
By the Numbers
2,000+
people evacuated from the Croatian coast
40
people injured in the Croatian wildfire
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the fire break out?
The fire occurred on the Adriatic coast of Croatia.
What was the human impact?
The fire injured 40 people and forced the evacuation of more than 2,000.
What is the current status in Croatia?
Croatia is on high alert, with firefighters continuing to battle the blaze through the night.
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