Croatia
Animal Shelter in Viškovo Left Without Water in 32-Degree Heat
Firefighters are temporarily delivering water, but a permanent solution depends on a new site, and their appeal has so far gone unanswered.
Croatia
Dukić on the Dinara Fire: The Terrain Is So Inaccessible That Even a Thousand Firefighters Wouldn't Help
The fire on Dinara is still not under control, the terrain is inaccessible, and firefighters had to retreat during the day. The Croatian Army is also involved in the extinguishing efforts.
Croatia
Police Identify Individuals Who Released Sky Lanterns on Drvenik Veli
Two paper lanterns were released on Drvenik Veli during the fire season, while footage from Ugljan shows a cigarette butt being tossed from a police vehicle.
Local
Police Identify Technical Cause of Fire on Šipan
Investigation at the Čemprjesi area confirms the fire was technical in nature, but HEP still claims it did not start inside their facility.
World
Firefighters on Alert Due to Wildfire Near Ivanica, Aircraft Refilling in Dubrovnik
The fire that broke out in the afternoon hours of August 18 on Ivanica in Bosnia and Herzegovina is still active. Aircraft refilling at Dubrovnik Airport are involved in the extinguishing efforts, while Croatian firefighters are patrolling along the border.
World
Griffon Vulture Halts Ryanair Flight on Crete
Croatia
Studenac Donates Half a Ton of Food and 5,000 Liters of Water
Croatia
Firefighters Warn: Fire on Dinara Will Last for Days
Local
Flying Lanterns on Drvenik Veli Trigger Alarm, Fortunately No Damage
Local
PGŽ Firefighters Complete 21 Interventions in 24 Hours
Forest fires, motorcycle rescue from a ravine, and a series of technical interventions marked day and night in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County.
Health
Croatian Red Cross Issues Key Fire Safety Instructions
From indoor fires to outdoor situations, the organization has prepared a detailed guide for citizens aimed at preserving life and safety.
Economy
Premiums Grow Slower Than Claims: Fire Insurance Payout Ratio Hits 87 Percent
The World Bank estimates that only three percent of losses related to catastrophic events in Croatia are insured, while the number of fires and the amount of damages continue to rise year after year.
World
Belgium Battles Its Largest Wildfire in History
Rain has brought relief to firefighters, but the fire continues to smolder in the peat bogs of the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve, with 3,000 hectares already burned.
Croatia
Varaždin Firefighters Win Silver at World Firefighting Olympics
In addition to the sporting achievement, Deputy Mayor Miroslav Marković highlighted recent interventions that demonstrated the unit's readiness and composure.
Croatia
Truck Full of Textiles Burns Near Lipik: Damage Estimated at €150,000
A fire on a truck in the village of Jagma broke out due to an engine malfunction, spread to a nearby forest, and one firefighter was taken to the Pakrac Emergency Department suffering from exhaustion and heatstroke.
Croatia
Firefighters from Pribislavec Water 130 Saplings
Members of the Pribislavec Volunteer Fire Department, in their free time and without compensation, save young trees from drought and demonstrate what community care means.
Croatia
Waterbomber Drops Three 'Bombs' on Pelješac Last Night
The fire on Pelješac is under control, but due to a flare-up in part of the fire zone, a Canadair CL-415 firefighting aircraft was deployed.
Local
Tornado Zadar Raises Funds for Firefighters
The Tornado Zadar fan association has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase backpack sprayers and fire-resistant equipment, stating they want to help firefighters defend homes along the Croatian coast.
Croatia
HRT Cameraman Swaps Camera for Fire Hose
Matija Bajsić from HRT's Čakovec-Varaždin bureau traveled hundreds of kilometers to help extinguish fires in Dalmatia, describing it as the toughest terrain of his career.
Croatia
HVZ Warns: High Fire Risk in These Regions
Despite yesterday's rain, conditions conducive to fires persist. Citizens and tourists urged to exercise increased caution.