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Omiš wildfire damage and recovery

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Following a catastrophic wildfire in Omiš and surrounding areas in Croatia, preliminary damage assessments estimate losses at approximately 110 million euros, though some estimates suggest the figure could exceed 120 million euros. The blaze destroyed or heavily damaged over 60 buildings, with more recent reports indicating 120 houses were destroyed, leaving 70 families homeless, one fatality, and dozens of injuries. Recovery efforts involve significant state and regional aid. The Croatian government approved 20 million euros in emergency funds, and the Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy introduced a job preservation measure for the tourism and hospitality sectors, providing up to 1,500 euros per month per worker. Additionally, the city has received over one million euros in donations from various cities and organizations. As of early September 2026, the investigation into the cause of the fire in the Lokva Rogoznica area remains ongoing. Forensic experts and police are reviewing surveillance footage and conducting over one hundred interviews to determine if the blaze was caused by arson, negligence, or an accident. Concurrently, the association ‘Volim Omiš’ has submitted formal requests for information to six institutions to reconstruct the timeline of events, focusing on evacuation procedures, the 112 emergency system, and the management of the DC553 state road closure. The human toll has risen significantly. By late October 2026, the death toll reached six following the deaths of a 70-year-old man in Split and a 64-year-old woman. The most recent fatality was Grozdana Kovačić, a 66-year-old woman who died at the Split Clinical Hospital. Identified victims include Dragana Antešević, Katica Nikolić, Drago Lelas, and Ivana Kovačić. ~~The fire destroyed over 1,000 hectares~~ In response to the rising death toll, the City of ~~land, 58 houses, 39 vehicles,~~ Omiš declared October 29, 2026, as a day of mourning, marked by the lowering of flags to half-mast and ~~25 vessels.~~ the cancellation of entertainment events.

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