A wildfire in the Lokva Rogoznica and Omis area of Croatia has left one person dead, more than 40 injured and thousands evacuated, as extreme heat grips parts of Europe.
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Key facts
- One body was discovered by firefighters in the Lokva Rogoznica and Omis area.
- More than 40 people have been hurt, including seven in a life-threatening condition.
- Thousands of people have been evacuated from the affected area.
- Officials say the blaze near the port town of Omis is one of the worst in Croatia's history.
A wildfire in Croatia has killed at least one person, injured dozens and forced thousands to evacuate, according to reports from the Guardian and the BBC. The blaze struck the Lokva Rogoznica and Omis area, near the port town of Omis.
Firefighters discovered a body in the affected area, according to the Guardian’s live coverage. Officials said more than 40 people were hurt, including seven who were in a life-threatening condition.
The BBC reported that officials described the fire as one of the worst in Croatia’s history. Thousands of people were evacuated as emergency crews responded to the blaze.
The Croatian fires came amid a wider spell of extreme heat and dry conditions affecting parts of Europe. The Guardian’s live blog tracked wildfire and heat developments across several countries, including Greece, France and the United Kingdom.
In England, the Environment Agency said the country had received just 4mm of rain so far in August, or 6% of the long-term average for the month, as reported by PA. That followed the driest July on record for the country, when only 7mm of rain was measured, or 10% of the average.
The combination of intense heat and prolonged dry weather has raised the risk of fires across the region, with authorities in multiple countries monitoring conditions closely.
Why it matters
Wildfires driven by extreme heat and drought are becoming a recurring summer threat across Europe, endangering lives, homes and emergency services. The scale of the Croatian blaze, described by officials as among the worst in the country's history, underscores the growing human cost of increasingly severe fire seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Where in Croatia did the wildfire happen?
The wildfire struck the Lokva Rogoznica and Omis area, near the port town of Omis, according to the Guardian and the BBC.
How many people were injured or killed?
One body was discovered by firefighters, and more than 40 people were hurt, including seven in a life-threatening condition, according to the Guardian's coverage.
How dry has the weather been in England?
The Environment Agency said England had received just 4mm of rain so far in August, or 6% of the monthly average, following the driest July on record with only 7mm of rain, according to PA.
Timeline
- Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire
BBC World: Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.
- One dead, dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatian wildfires – as it happened
The Guardian World: Firefighters discover body and say more than 40 people hurt in the Lokva Rogoznica and Omiš areas England has received just 4mm of rain so far in August, or 6% of the long-term average for the month , the Environment Agency said on Friday, as reported by PA. It follows the driest
- One dead, dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatian wildfires – Europe live
The Guardian World: Firefighters discover body and say more than 40 people hurt in the Lokva Rogoznica and Omiš areas England has received just 4mm of rain so far in August, or 6% of the long-term average for the month , the Environment Agency said on Friday, as reported by PA. It follows the driest
- Thousands evacuated and dozens injured in Croatian wildfires – Europe live
The Guardian World: More than 40 people hurt in the Lokva Rogoznica and Omiš area including seven in a life-threatening condition England has received just 4mm of rain so far in August, or 6% of the long-term average for the month , the Environment Agency said on Friday, as reported by PA. It follow