# Yacht fire and sinking in Dalmatia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yacht-fire-and-sinking-in-dalmatia
> Updated: 2026-08-25T09:32:38.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A motor yacht caught fire near Čiovo Island in Dalmatia and subsequently sank in the Trogir Channel during salvage attempts. Emergency responders were unable to fully control the fire.

All six individuals on board were evacuated without reported injuries or fatalities. The vessel sank to a depth of approximately 31 meters. Authorities stated there were no signs of environmental pollution following the incident, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire and the sinking.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Yacht catches fire and sinks in Dalmatia

A yacht caught fire near Čiovo Island in Dalmatia and sank in the Trogir Channel during salvage efforts. All six occupants were safely evacuated with no reported injuries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yacht-catches-fire-and-sinks-in-dalmatia

### 2026-08-21: Yacht fire on Lake Dąbie leaves two passengers injured

Two people were hospitalized with burns after a yacht caught fire on Lake Dąbie near Szczecin. The vessel was eventually towed away following emergency intervention.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yacht-fire-on-lake-dbie-leaves-two-passengers-injured

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