A massive wildfire has spread through Omis in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia, forcing residents and tourists to flee as flames engulf homes, buildings
and cars. Dramatic footage from the holiday destination shows the fire spreading rapidly through areas around the town.
Idzie szybko na Omis. Nemira już chyba płonie. pic.twitter.com/fZ8xMIUXcs
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The blaze broke out in Lokva Rogoznica and spread overnight toward Omis, affecting areas above the town. Strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the flames to spread quickly and change direction. Numerous houses and buildings have been endangered, while some homes have burned down. Footage from the area shows extensive material damage, including burned cars and buildings.
Another video of the forest fire in Omis, Croatia which has burned down many homes; casualties unclear. pic.twitter.com/rE3SNbUxn1
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Flames Reach Omis As Residents And Tourists Flee
The fire crossed the Borak area and moved closer to the center of Omis. The famous Fortica fortress was also reported to be burning.
The blaze threatened to cross Omis Dinara mountain toward the dense forest in the Cetina River canyon. The fire also spread across the industrial area in Vrisovci, although the exact situation there remained unknown.
Reports from the area described the damage as enormous, with entire settlements affected. The flames even reached the sea, prompting people to flee by boat.
New footage obtained by Index from the scene shows burned-out cars and heavily damaged buildings, including a well-known auto repair shop that, judging by the footage, appears to have been almost completely destroyed.
Houses and hospitality establishments were also affected in… pic.twitter.com/vLdmGXc6CL— Goran Majić (@Goran_Majic) August 14, 2026
Omis Deputy Mayor Ivan Pivcevic said the strong wind was making the situation worse. “The fire is spreading. The wind is really not helping us at all. Numerous houses have burned down, and the flames are at the doorstep of many more buildings,” Pivcevic told local media.
Roads were closed because of the fire, while large crowds gathered in the Omis area. Some people were evacuated by boats as emergency crews worked to defend homes and stop the blaze from advancing toward the city.
The City of Omis designated City Sports Hall Ribnjak as a reception location for evacuated citizens and tourists from areas affected by the fire.
Many houses burned down, more at risk as forest fire moves through Omis, Croatia. pic.twitter.com/lSaftHFR3C
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Large numbers of firefighters were deployed to the scene, with the Chief Fire Commander ordering an emergency deployment from inland Croatia.
Firefighters from Koprivnica-Krizevci, Krapina-Zagorje and Bjelovar-Bilogora counties, along with the Zagreb City Firefighting Association, were sent toward Lokva Rogoznica and Omiš. Firefighters from Zadar, Sibenik-Knin and Dubrovnik-Neretva counties had already been deployed to assist.
