# Wildfire descends on Croatian tourist town, injures at least 19

https://mins.news/en/item/21886

- Reuters, 2026-08-14 06:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/wildfire-descends-croatian-tourist-town-injures-least-19-2026-08-14/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7eb60a325a7500012aa108

> A strong wind-driven wildfire reached the Croatian tourist town of Omis on Friday, prompting hundreds of evacuations and putting homes and vehicles at risk. Local media reported that at least 19 people were injured.

## Related coverage

- [One killed, dozens injured after wildfire hits Croatian coast](https://mins.news/en/item/23115) — Al Jazeera, 2026-08-15
- [Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire](https://mins.news/en/item/22547) — BBC News, 2026-08-14
- [Wildfire hits Croatian tourist town, injuring dozens](https://mins.news/en/video/22319) — Reuters, 2026-08-14