Saturday, 5 September 2026

Croatia

Soldiers in uniform assist in firefighting efforts
Military

Military deployed to tackle fires in Dalmatia

Croatian Army ground forces join firefighting efforts for the first time this season, with air and naval support provided daily.

Firefighters extinguish a forest fire
Fires

Fires on the Dalmatian coast: one person dead, 43 injured

A fire near Omiš has claimed one life, with 43 people injured, including three firefighters. Around 2,500 people have been evacuated, while a separate blaze on Dugi Otok has been brought under control.

Firefighter rescues turtle
Forest fire

Corfu firefighter rescues turtle from Pelješac fire

Firefighters from Korčula are battling a large forest fire on the Pelješac peninsula, with images emerging of human compassion in the face of disaster.

Dramatic solar eclipse over the Croatian sea
Croatia

Total solar eclipse hits Croatia

Moon's shadow passed over the sea, with planets visible in the sky.

Rescue operations at night along the coast
Croatia

194 people rescued in night operation ahead of Split fire

Split maritime authority coordinated the intervention involving more than ten vessels to evacuate people, including children, to safety.

Firefighters extinguish a fire in a wooden building
Zagorje

Fire in Hum Stubički destroys wooden building

Firefighters extinguish blaze that engulfed dry hay and a outbuilding following grass burning.

Ferries in the port of Trpanj
Pelješac

Jadrolin introduces non-stop Trpanj to Postira route following fire

The vessel Sveti Duj is being relocated from its previous route to expedite the departure of passengers from Pelješac to the mainland.

Document with text on the table
Civil protection

Corfu public consultation on guidelines

Corfu has published a public call for consultation on the draft guidelines for the development of the civil protection system for the period 2026 to 2029.

Croatian police vehicles in the parking lot
Croatia

Police investigate series of thefts in Čazma and Daruvar

Unknown perpetrators have been stealing items, while a driver fled without paying for fuel in Ivansk.

Firefighters tackle a house fire
Ivanovac

Fire destroys home in Ivanovac, no injuries reported

Three fire brigades extinguished the blaze in an family home; significant material damage, cause unknown.

Aircraft fighting a wildfire
Wildfires

Croatian army and air force battle major wildfires in Dalmatia

Croatian Air Force deploys over ten aircraft to tackle blazes near Omiš, Pelješac, Trolokve and Zadar, with assistance from Slovenian firefighters.

Firefighters extinguish a fire on a vineyard
Pelješac

Active fire on the Pelješac peninsula, church in Potomje destroyed

Firefighters battle strong winds to protect structures; winemakers face significant crop losses

Depiction of hazardous waste disposal
Hazardous waste

Disposal of hazardous waste in Lika could cost 100 million euros

The Environmental Protection Fund has issued a tender for the removal of 5,000 tonnes of bulk waste, while experts estimate the total cost of remediation at the complex near Gospić at ten times that amount.

Exhausted doctors in a hospital corridor
Omiš

Doctor describes most difficult shift at Split University Hospital after Omiš fire

40 patients from the Omiš area arrived at the Split University Hospital following a major fire that claimed one life and sparked fear among residents.

Evacuation from the beach during unrest
Nemiri

Fire on the beach in Nemiri: Boats rescue hundreds

Private Boatmen's Association Krilo Jesenice evacuated around 300 people from the beach in Nemiri during a dangerous fire.

Milanovic and Plenkovic in Omis
Fire

Milanović and Plenković in Omiš: 'A horrific incident, no proper prevention'

The president arrived from Hvar, while the prime minister held talks with firefighters and local officials about the fire.

Firefighters extinguish fire on burnt terrain
Forest fire

Fire contained near Lokva Rogoznica after 900 hectares affected

View of Stari Grad fortress
Sisak

Sisak: Stari Grad fortress to receive €24 million for restoration

The historic Stari Grad fortress in Sisak enters a phase of intensive restoration works, with a total estimated value of €24 million including VAT.