# Croatia wildfires response June–Aug 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/croatia-wildfires-response-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-15T07:28:48.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 4. By mid-August 2026, intensive firefighting efforts continued across Dalmatia, specifically in the Omiš, Zadar, and Pelješac peninsula regions. As of 15 August, the season remains exceptionally demanding. Large-scale interventions have targeted significant blazes, including a fire near Lokva Rogoznica affecting approximately 1,000 hectares and a 250-hectare pine forest fire in Pučišća on Brač. Aerial support from Canadair and Air Tractor aircraft has been critical to these operations. Colonel Milan Došen, commander of the 855th Firefighting Squadron, noted that the intensity of the season is among the highest in recent years, reporting that the squadron has recorded approximately 800 flight hours—nearly double the amount from the same period last year. By 16 August, the response expanded to include military personnel. Croatian Minister of Defense Ivan Anušić reported that the Air Force remains a primary component of the effort, and approximately 40 soldiers have been deployed on the ground to assist firefighters, with a specific focus on protecting the Crvena zemlja military training ground. While some fires are under control, Anušić noted the military remains on standby and called for stricter penalties for arsonists. Ground crews from counties such as Krapina-Zagorje and Bjelovarsko-Bilogora continue to assist local authorities. Officials remain on high alert due to dry conditions and strong winds, and warnings persist against the use of fireworks in inaccessible terrain. ## Claims - In a 24‑hour period, 143 fire interventions were recorded in Croatia. (corroborated by 4 sources) - 197 fire organisations participated in the interventions. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A total of 774 firefighters were deployed. (corroborated by 4 sources) - 259 fire vehicles were used in the operations. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Seven aerial firefighting aircraft were deployed. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The total area burned was 60.4 hectares. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Fires occurred in Istria and Split‑Dalmatia counties, including Orihi (Barban), Markovići (Oprtalj), Prapatnica (Prgomet), Labin and Novih Sela near Omiš. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Firefighting efforts in Dalmatia involved hundreds of firefighters, dozens of vehicles, and aerial support including Canadair and Air Tractor aircraft. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The firefighting season has been exceptionally intense, with pilots and technical staff working constantly for a month. (single source) - The firefighting squadron has completed approximately 800 flight hours this season, nearly double the amount from the same period last year. (single source) - A major fire near Lokva Rogoznica burned approximately 1,000 hectares of land. (single source) - A fire in Pučišća on Brač burned roughly 250 hectares of pine forest and low vegetation. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Croatia battles intense wildfires across Dalmatia and Brač Croatia is battling an intense wildfire season, with massive blazes in Dalmatia and Brač requiring hundreds of firefighters and significant aerial support from Canadair and Air Tractor aircraft. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-firefighting-aircraft-battle-intense-wildfires-in-dalmatia ### 2026-07-22: Firefighters battle two forest fires in Dalmatia, Croatia Two forest fires in Dalmatia, Croatia—one near Primošten and another near Makarska—prompted a large firefighting response, but neither threatened homes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/firefighters-battle-two-forest-fires-in-dalmatia-croatia ### 2026-07-21: Croatia’s fire‑fighting season reaches record intensity Croatia’s 2024 fire‑fighting peak saw 33 coastal fires tackled by the 855th squadron, with over 3,000 flights, 14 000 tonnes of water dropped and readiness pledged for Croatia and Europe under RescEU. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatias-firefighting-season-reaches-record-intensity ### 2026-06-29: Massive Wildfires Ravage Croatia's Dalmacia Coast, Evacuations Ordered Severe thunderstorms sparked multiple wildfires in Croatia's Dalmacia, burning over 100 hectares on Čiovo island and prompting large‑scale evacuations. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bkkbrny-hungary-crash-kills-three-children-and-injures-two --- Cite as: Croatia wildfires response June–Aug 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/croatia-wildfires-response-2026