Water bomber in action on Hvar: Six tons of water in ten seconds
Photographer Marko Majnarić captured the firefighting plane as it twice touched down on the sea surface to fill its tanks and continue battling the blaze.
Photographer Marko Majnarić captured the firefighting plane as it twice touched down on the sea surface to fill its tanks and continue battling the blaze.
An impressive operation by a water bomber aircraft fighting a fire on the island of Hvar has been recorded. The footage, captured by photographer Marko Majnarić and published by Dnevnik.hr, shows the plane scooping up six tons of water from the sea surface in just ten seconds before heading back to the fire.
The video clearly shows the water bomber touching down on the sea twice. The first scoop happens immediately upon contact with the water, after which the plane lifts off and heads toward the affected area. The entire tank-filling process takes just ten seconds, demonstrating the efficiency of this type of aircraft in firefighting operations.
According to available information, the water bomber is engaged in extinguishing the fire on Hvar, and the footage was released on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The photos and video taken by Marko Majnarić offer a rare close-up look at the work of firefighting aircraft.
Water bombers are a crucial resource in fighting fires along the Croatian coast and on the islands, especially during the summer months when the fire risk is highest. Their ability to quickly refill with water directly from the sea allows them to operate continuously without having to return to base.
