Friday, 23 October 2026

Brač

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43.32° N · 16.65° E

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View of the calm sea and coast
Croatia

Private water testing on Brač: the same compound found

Samples from four locations sent to a laboratory in Germany, but the results are not an official confirmation of health safety.

Emergency room doors closed at night
Supljet

Woman collapses in front of emergency service outpost

A woman sought help in the middle of the night for health complaints, but the outpost's doors were locked as the only team was on another call.

Firefighters and aircraft in battle with the fire
Brač wildfires

Firefighters battle blaze on Brač, over 1,500 hectares affected

Strong winds hamper suppression efforts as 176 firefighters and multiple aircraft respond; residents of fish farms evacuated.

Forest fire
Croatia

Fire on Brač engulfs 56 hectares, guests evacuated

Firefighters battle large blaze on western part of the island, situation under control following deployment of numerous units.

Fire threatens Mediterranean forest
Croatia

Firefighters defend Milna, 227 people evacuated on Brač

2,200 people evacuated, no serious injuries, local residents praise firefighters' intervention.

Firefighter sprays water on the fire
Croatia

Firefighters defend Milna on Brač from fire

Firefighters tackle blaze at resort on Brač
Croatia

Firefighters defend resort on Brač, evacuation limited to part of settlement

Fire on Brač engulfed part of the settlement, but firefighters prevented the spread of the flames. The evacuation was limited to the threatened area, not the entire village, the fire service stated.

Intense forest fire in a Mediterranean landscape
Croatia

Aid from Primorsko-Dalmatian County arrives in Brač, firefighters await orders

A force of 22 firefighters has been deployed following a major fire, with support sent from the neighbouring county.

Firefighters mobilise
Brač

Firefighters mobilise: Additional operation launched on Brač

The chief fire officer has ordered additional interventions, including dislocations from the Zadar and Šibenik counties, as the fire on Brač continues to spread towards populated areas.

Olive branch on dry land
Business

Drought in Brač and Hvar: Olive groves without irrigation at risk

High temperatures and lack of rainfall threaten yields on the islands, where olive groves lack irrigation systems, and the fruit is already damaged.

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.

Blue power plant on the river
Energy security

Plenković: Electricity supply security guaranteed

The prime minister commented on the stability of the Krško nuclear power plant, tourism results, and the security of the energy system despite low river levels in the region.

Firefighting equipment and symbolism
Fire service

Firefighter from Zlatar on deployment to Brač

A member of the Zlatar volunteer fire brigade is taking part in the annual women's fire brigade deployment, with her home station wishing her well in her new role.

Swimmer in the blue
Swimming

Lukšić swims around the island of Brač in ten days

Swimmer Stjepan Lukšić completed a ten-day feat to raise funds for cancer support.

Firefighters in action fighting the fire
CROATIA

Firefighters on high alert in Brač due to severe weather

Strong southerly winds and thunderstorms raise fire risk on the island, prompting emergency services to stand by.

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