Omiš Wildfires Leave 50 Homes Destroyed, 117 Cars Burned

The aftermath of devastating wildfires near Omiš, Croatia, reveals catastrophic material losses, with initial assessments indicating that 50 houses were completely destroyed and another 55 sustained damage. The fires, which raged through the region, also consumed 117 vehicles and inflicted damage on agricultural areas and businesses.

Beyond the extensive property destruction, the fires claimed a human life. Reports confirm the death of a young woman from Bosnia and Herzegovina who was working seasonally in Omiš. Additionally, four individuals are in intensive care at the KBC Split hospital, while three others with burns are being treated at KBC Sestre milosrdnice in Zagreb.

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A total of 50 houses burned down completely. Another 55 are damaged, and about 14 were partially affected. A total of 117 cars burned down.

Emergency crews are working to mitigate the consequences, with a significant focus on restoring the power grid. Over 200 workers from Hrvatske elektroprivrede (HEP), the national electricity company, are on-site, replacing numerous power poles and repairing damaged low-voltage networks. HEP estimates that around 99% of users should regain electricity by the end of the day, with exceptions for completely destroyed structures or areas requiring more extensive repairs.

The intensity of the situation was highlighted by HEP workers who defended a crucial substation. One worker recounted how a small team managed to protect the 35-10 kV Ravnice substation, emphasizing that its loss would have led to prolonged power outages lasting weeks. Some HEP workers sustained minor injuries during their efforts to combat the fires.

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We managed to defend the 35-10 kV Ravnice substation, because if we hadn't defended it, I think the number of days without electricity for consumers in this part of Omiš would be counted in the tens.