Wildfires spreading across Europe have forced thousands of people to evacuate, with at least a dozen reportedly hospitalised in the Croatian tourist town of Omis.
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Key facts
- Thousands of people have been evacuated as wildfires burn across much of Europe, according to Sky News.
- At least a dozen people have reportedly been hospitalised in Croatia, according to Al Jazeera.
- Blazes tore into the tourist town of Omis in Croatia.
- Skies turned red in areas affected by the fires.
Wildfires burning across much of Europe have forced thousands of people to evacuate, according to Sky News, as blazes spread and turned skies red in affected areas.
In Croatia, at least a dozen people have reportedly been hospitalised after fires tore into the tourist town of Omis, Al Jazeera reported.
Sky News reported that thousands of people had been evacuated in the wake of the fires, which it described as burning across much of the continent.
The scale of the evacuations underlines the disruption caused by the blazes, though the full extent of the damage and the areas affected beyond Croatia was not detailed in the initial reports.
Al Jazeera’s account focused on the impact in Omis, a tourist town, where the reported hospitalisations point to injuries linked directly to the advancing flames.
Both outlets described a situation unfolding across Europe, with the striking image of red skies accompanying reports of people being moved to safety.
Why it matters
Wildfires that force mass evacuations and injure residents disrupt communities and tourism at the height of the summer season. The spread of blazes across multiple parts of Europe highlights the growing strain that extreme fire conditions place on emergency services and residents.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wildfires burning?
According to Sky News, wildfires are burning across much of Europe, while Al Jazeera reported blazes reaching the Croatian tourist town of Omis.
Have there been any injuries?
Al Jazeera reported that at least a dozen people have been hospitalised in Croatia after fires tore into Omis.
How many people have been evacuated?
Sky News reported that thousands of people have been evacuated in the wake of the fires, though a precise figure was not given.
Timeline
- Skies turn red as wildfires burn across Europe – with thousands of people evacuated
Sky News: Thousands of people have been evacuated in the wake of wildfires burning across much of Europe.
- Wildfires force thousands to flee as blazes spread across Europe
Al Jazeera: At least a dozen people have reportedly been hospitalised in Croatia after blazes tore into the tourist town of Omis.