# Croatia: 'Monster' fire triggers evacuation on Brac island

https://mins.news/en/item/56505

- DW, 2026-09-13 10:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/croatia-monster-fire-triggers-evacuation-on-brac-island/a-79250480?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> A fast-moving wildfire on Croatia’s Adriatic island of Brac threatened homes and tourist accommodation, prompting the evacuation of nearly 700 people. Firefighters defended properties overnight near Milna, while the blaze affected an estimated 3,500 hectares and damaged some buildings. No deaths were reported, but a 76-year-old woman was critically injured during the evacuation and another person was treated for smoke inhalation.

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