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The Omiš wildfire

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Where it stands

The wind-driven wildfire swept into Omiš overnight, reached residential streets and engulfed homes, forcing about 1,000 people to evacuate; dozens were injured. The report gives no update on containment, remaining flare-ups or whether the fire still poses an active threat.

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    1. Update 1Fire Came Down the Hill: Omiš Fled by Boat and Bus

    The story so far

    1. Update 1

      Fire Came Down the Hill: Omiš Fled by Boat and Bus

      A night fire from Lokva Rogoznica reached Omiš, burning homes and forcing 1,000 to more than 1,200 out. Injury tolls range from 19 to 40, and one body was found.

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      • No verified containment line, final casualty total, home-loss count, or ignition cause.

    History

    1. Opened1 report

    Who's involved

    People

    • Andrej PlenkovićPrime Minister of Croatia since 20161 report

    Places

    • BorakBorak, Croatia1 report
    • Lokva RogoznicaLokva Rogoznica, Croatia1 report
    • OmišOmiš, Croatia1 report
    • Sportska dvorana RibnjakČetvrt Ribnjak, 21310, Omiš, Croatia1 report

    Every outlet we read on this story

    11 sources10 outlets1 video