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Fourteen people were taken to hospital, with seven reportedly in a life-threatening condition early on Friday. Parts of Omiš lost power as the fire approached the town centre, while homes, cars and boats were damaged or destroyed. Evacuees spent the night in a sports hall, sleeping on beds and floors.
Residents described chaotic scenes as they fled the advancing flames. Omiš fire brigade commander Slavko Tučaković said numerous homes and vehicles had been destroyed, causing extensive damage to property, the natural environment and wildlife.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control by Friday, while crews were also deployed to another wildfire on the Pelješac peninsula. Authorities said there were no fatalities.
