Omiš wildfire kills one and destroys 1,000 hectares in Croatia

Omiš wildfire Croatia forest fire property damage Split-Dalmatia County emergency response

A massive wildfire near Omiš, Croatia, which began on August 13, 2026, has caused significant loss of life and property. The fire burned approximately 1,000 hectares of land, spreading across a perimeter of 23 km in length and 1.5 km in width. One person was killed, and 38 others were injured, with 10 remaining in critical condition in hospitals.

Damage assessments indicate that 58 residential buildings, 36 vehicles, and 25 vessels were destroyed or damaged. Local authorities, including Split-Dalmatia County Prefect Blaženko Boban, are working to restore services, with electricity already returned to 60-70% of households.

Investigations are ongoing. The State Attorney's Office in Split, in coordination with police and forensic experts from Zagreb, has launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire. Authorities have ordered autopsies and DNA testing to identify the deceased and have requested surveillance footage from the affected area to assist the investigation.

Entities

Blaženko Boban · Omiš · Split-Dalmatia County · State Attorney's Office in Split · Zvonko Močić

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[● 2 SOURCES] The fire has been almost completely extinguished. www.glasistre.hr · zadarskilist.novilist.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] The fire spread across a perimeter of approximately 23 km in length and 1.5 km in width. ramski-vjesnik.ba · www.072info.com · face.ba
[● 3 SOURCES] The fire burned approximately 1,000 hectares of land. ramski-vjesnik.ba · www.072info.com · face.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] Electricity has been restored to 60-70% of households in the affected area. www.dalmacijanews.hr
[● 2 SOURCES] The fire damaged 58 residential buildings, 36 vehicles, and 25 vessels. www.glasistre.hr · zadarskilist.novilist.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] Authorities ordered an autopsy and DNA analysis to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death. ramski-vjesnik.ba · www.072info.com · face.ba
[● 3 SOURCES] The fire started around 8:00 PM on August 13, 2026, near Lokva Rogoznica. ramski-vjesnik.ba · www.072info.com · face.ba
[● 3 SOURCES] One person died and 38 people were injured in the fire. ramski-vjesnik.ba · www.072info.com · face.ba