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Injured firefighter Jure receives support from colleagues after battling Omiš wildfire

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Firefighters in Split, Croatia, visited their injured colleague Jure in the hospital after he was hurt fighting a large wildfire near Omiš.
  • Jure, a volunteer, was on the front lines of the defense against the blaze.
  • The fire injured 38 people, and tragically, one woman died; three others remain in critical condition.

Colleagues from Split's fire department visited Jure at the KBC Split hospital, offering support and wishing him a swift recovery. Jure, a volunteer firefighter, sustained injuries while battling a significant wildfire that ravaged the Omiš region. He was positioned on the front lines of the defense against the fire. During the demanding operation, he suffered injuries that necessitated hospitalization. His colleagues from the second shift, which is Jure's shift, visited him to show solidarity. "Jure, the entire unit is with you. We wish you a fast and complete recovery and your return among us as soon as possible," the Split firefighters conveyed in a message. Jure is among many individuals who participated in defending the Omiš area from the large fire. Official figures indicate that 38 people were injured in the blaze. Tragically, a 34-year-old woman from Bosnia and Herzegovina died. Three adults, severely injured, were transferred to Zagreb from Split and remain in life-threatening condition. A 17-year-old girl also suffered severe injuries and was transported to Zagreb.

Jure, the entire unit is with you. We wish you a fast and complete recovery and your return among us as soon as possible.

— Split firefightersA message of support for their injured colleague, Jure, who was hurt while fighting a wildfire.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.