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British tourists escape ‘wall of flames’ by fleeing into the sea as Croatia wildfire tears through holiday island

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Tourists on a Croatian island had to run into the sea to escape a devastating wall of flames.

British tourists on the Croatian holiday island of Brač were forced to flee into the sea to escape a rapidly spreading wildfire that surrounded their resort. Evacuations were carried out by Croatian navy vessels and local fishing boats as flames engulfed parts of the island. Eyewitness accounts later described ash falling into drinks as holidaymakers awaited rescue from the water.

Dozens of tourists were successfully evacuated from Brač island following the sudden wildfire outbreak.
Holidaymakers sought safety by wading and running directly into the sea as a wall of flames approached the resort.
Rescue operations were coordinated using a combination of Croatian naval boats and local fishing vessels.

Timeline

Sep 16Tourists fled into the sea on Brač island as a wildfire tore through the area, prompting evacuations by navy and fishing boats.
Sep 18Eyewitness accounts emerged describing how ash fell into drinks while holidaymakers awaited rescue from the water.

Why it matters

Wildfires fueled by high temperatures and dry conditions during the late summer season frequently threaten popular Mediterranean tourist destinations, presenting severe logistical challenges for local emergency services.

What outlets agree on

Tourists on the Croatian island of Brač had to flee into the sea to escape a severe wildfire, with dozens subsequently evacuated by navy and fishing boats.

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