Croatia
Germans Set His Apartment on Fire, Then Booking Sent Him the Bill
Owner Markica Kikić was left in shock after German guests caused a fire in his apartment in Poreč, causing €400,000 in damage. While the fire consumed his home, he claims the guests continued to party, and the Booking platform further disappointed him.
World
Europe Sizzles: Wildfire Damage Reaches $22 Billion
Unprecedented heatwave wreaks havoc across the continent, prompting authorities to take extraordinary measures from turning off lights to sinking barges.
Croatia
Guests Celebrated and Flipped the Bird as Their House Burned Down
Guests celebrated and taunted the owner as he watched his house burn. A fire in the Poreč settlement of Cancini completely destroyed an apartment, with damages exceeding €400,000. Police are investigating a 44-year-old German national.
World
Extreme Heat Creates an €800 Billion Hole
France, Germany, and Italy are hardest hit, while agriculture and construction see productivity drops at temperatures above 30°C.
Local
Fire breaks out near Vrgorac, firefighters and two water bombers on the scene
The fire broke out in the Bokšići hamlet in the Zavojane area, with six firefighters and two vehicles involved in the response
Croatia
Ten Fires in 48 Hours Near Rojnići
Local
Near Catastrophe: Slovenian Causes Fire Near Šibenik with Cigarette Butt
Local
Fire Rages Near Mirlović Zagora
Croatia
DVD Donji Miholjac: Fire at Nova Drava Bathing Area
World
Climate Change Doubles Likelihood of Wildfires in Canada
A new study shows that the extreme wildfires that have consumed millions of hectares this year have become twice as likely due to human influence on the climate, with scientists warning that adaptation alone is not enough.
Croatia
Man Discards Cigarette Butt into Container, Then Flees on Motorcycle
The reckless act of a 43-year-old Slovenian at a gas station in Bilice could have caused a catastrophe, but the quick response of employees prevented the fire from spreading.
Local
84-Year-Old Arrested for Fire on Medveščak
The fire spread from waste to objects and the wall of a 51-year-old neighbor's apartment, but fortunately no one was injured.
Local
New Fire Breaks Out in Split Prison
On Tuesday morning, inmates attempted to start a fire in a cell at Bilice. This is not the first incident, and other troubling news is emerging from the prison system.
Croatia
German Tourist Caused Apartment Fire in Istria
The fire in Cancini near Poreč caused damage exceeding 400,000 euros, and the owner faces not only material loss but also a lack of support from Booking platform and shocking behavior from guests.
Croatia
Piškorovec: 50 Firefighters Battle Blaze Across 25 Hectares
Fire in Međimurje Brought Under Control After Four Hours of Fighting in Extreme 39°C Heat
Croatia
Halogen Bulb Caused Fire in Varaždin, 16-Year-Old Rescued
Four people, including a police officer who took part in the evacuation, sought medical help for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire was determined by an investigation.
Local
Fire Extinguisher Explosion in Radnička: Security Guard Injured
A firefighter from a private security company was injured on Wednesday evening when part of an initial fire extinguishing device exploded during an intervention at the Cromos boja i lakova facility.
World
Drama Near Athens: Volunteers Save Hundreds of Animals
Wildfires in western Attica cause evacuations and the deaths of two pilots, while volunteers make superhuman efforts to rescue domestic and wild animals.
Croatia
Župa dubrovačka under a thick blanket of smoke
Fire near Trebinje has been choking Župa residents for days; Mayor Miloslavić says firefighters are patrolling the area and monitoring the situation.
Croatia
Overheated Electrical Cabinet Caused Fire in Legrad
Firefighters from several settlements prevented the spread of the fire with a swift response, with damages estimated at around 5,000 euros.