Major fires erupt in Croatia amid thunderstorms, firefighters battle blazes on Korčula and near Šibenik
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- Large fires broke out on Saturday afternoon in Croatia's Šibenik-Knin and Dubrovnik-Neretva counties, fueled by a thunderstorm.
- Firefighters battled blazes on the mainland near Grebaštica and on the island of Korčula, deploying ground crews and aerial support including Canadair aircraft.
- The fires primarily affected uninhabited areas with vineyards, and efforts focused on preventing them from spreading to populated areas.
Severe fires raged across Croatia's Šibenik-Knin and Dubrovnik-Neretva counties on Saturday afternoon, with firefighters battling multiple blazes exacerbated by a thunderstorm.
In the Šibenik-Knin county, a fire erupted on Jelinjak hill near Grebaštica, mobilizing 23 firefighters and ten vehicles. Two Canadair CL-415 aircraft and one Air Tractor AT-802 were requested for aerial support.
Simultaneously, a significant fire broke out near Blato on the island of Korčula. Three Canadair CL-415s and one Air Tractor AT-802 were dispatched to assist local island fire crews. The fire spread across the northern part of the island, between Blato and Smokvica, impacting vineyards in largely uninhabited areas. Firefighters are working intensely to contain the flames and prevent them from reaching residential zones.
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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.
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