# Wildfires and rescue operations in Croatia and Serbia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wildfires-and-rescue-operations-in-croatia-and-serbia
> Updated: 2026-08-24T11:47:16.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Wildfires in the Balkan region have led to various rescue efforts and incidents involving local residents and emergency responders.

In Croatia, near Benkovac, former national goalkeeper Danijel Subašić offered assistance to firefighters following a blaze in Zagrad. Meanwhile, a firefighter from Omiš, Croatia, was reported to be fighting for his life after entering flames to protect others.

In Serbia, near Prokuplje, residents of Mađare used shovels to rescue a 76-year-old man from a fire that had surrounded his home. Although the house was saved, the blaze destroyed two cars and an auxiliary building.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Firefighters and neighbors perform heroic rescues in Croatia and Serbia

A young firefighter from Omiš, Croatia, is fighting for his life after facing a fire to protect others, while neighbors in Mađare, Serbia, successfully rescued a 76-year-old man from a house fire.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/firefighters-and-neighbors-perform-heroic-rescues-in-croatia-and-serbia

### 2026-08-16: Danijel Subašić offers help to firefighters near Benkovac

Former Croatian goalkeeper Danijel Subašić offered support to firefighters in Benkovac following a fire in Zagrad, drawing both praise and social media scrutiny.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danijel-subai-offers-help-to-firefighters-near-benkovac

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