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Omiš wildfire death toll rises to six
The death toll from the devastating wildfire that struck the Omiš region in August has risen to six. The latest victim, a 66-year-old woman, passed away at the Clinical Hospital Center (KBC) in Split due to severe injuries sustained during the blaze.
The fire broke out on the night of August 13–14 in the Lokva Rogoznica area. Driven by strong winds, the flames spread across a 23-kilometer stretch, consuming approximately 1,000 hectares of pine forest, grass, and maquis. The disaster caused millions in material damage, destroying numerous houses, business premises, crops, and vehicles.
Identified victims include Dragana Antešević, a 34-year-old seasonal worker from Bosnia and Herzegovina; Katica Nikolić, 58; retired firefighter Drago Lelas, 79; Ivana Kovačić, 41; and a 70-year-old man. Approximately 40 people were injured in the incident. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
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Croatia · Dragana Antešević · Drago Lelas · KBC Split · Omiš · Split Clinical Hospital Center
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The fire burned approximately 1,000 hectares of land. www.vecernji.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 40 people were injured in the fire. www.vecernji.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. www.vecernji.ba
- [DISPUTED] The death toll from the Omiš wildfires has reached six people. www.zagorje.com · www.vecernji.ba · www.vecernji.hr
- [● 4 SOURCES] The fire broke out on August 13 near Lokva Rogoznica. www.zagorje.com · www.vecernji.ba · www.vecernji.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fire covered a distance of 23 kilometers. www.zagorje.com · www.vecernji.ba