Heroic Efforts of Croatian Firefighters Prevent Wildfire Disaster Near Split

Croatian firefighters heroically prevent wildfire near Split

Croatian firefighters worked diligently overnight to contain a blaze at Žrnovnica, a small hamlet near Split, Croatia’s second-largest city. A lightning storm on Monday started the fire, which grew on Tuesday owing to high winds. Despite difficult conditions, firefighters prevented the flames from reaching nearby homes.

Wednesday morning, Fire Chief Slavko Tucakovic reported 250 firemen and Canadair waterbombing planes on the site. In Gornja Podstrana’s hilly terrain, where flames threatened to spread, these planes helped confine the fire.

The fire burnt 700 hectares of grass, low vegetation, and woodland, according to the Croatian Firefighting Association. The dry weather and high gusts rendered the fire hard to contain, making the situation critical.

Over the summer, Bulgaria, Greece, and North Macedonia have been plagued by wildfires. Hotter temperatures and persistent droughts have made the Mediterranean area more prone to flames, according to experts.

Croatian firemen have been lauded for their battle against nature to save lives and property. As climate change worsens, wildfires remain a major problem.

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