AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire Emergency in Dalmatia: A fast-moving blaze near Lokva Rogoznica swept toward Omiš, forcing about 1,000–2,000 residents and tourists to evacuate by road and sea, injuring 40+ people (with 7 reported in life-threatening condition) and killing at least one person; Split hospitals treated dozens, and some patients were transferred to specialist care in Zagreb. Public Health & Care Response: Emergency shelters opened between Omiš and Split, while firefighters and medical teams worked through the night as electricity and access were disrupted and the fire burned through roughly 900–1,000 hectares. Cross-Border Updates: Croatia’s tourism authorities and foreign consulates coordinated information for affected visitors, including reports that Czech and Hungarian citizens were among those evacuated and later able to return as conditions stabilized. Broader Europe Context: The Omiš disaster is part of a wider heatwave-driven wildfire crisis across Europe, with authorities warning of “very extreme” conditions and multiple countries reporting evacuations. Local Safety Questions: Early accounts from residents describe how quickly the fire spread and raised questions about causes, while investigations continue.
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