Fire drama in Omišalj: fishing boats burn – bura drives flames towards the forest
A dramatic morning shook the town of Omišalj on the island of Krk today. A fierce fire broke out on the coast, destroying several fishing boats and quickly spreading to the adjacent vegetation due to strong bura gusts. Emergency services fought the flames for hours to prevent them from reaching residential buildings.
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What happened?
In the late morning, three fishing boats caught fire in the harbour area of Omišalj. Due to the extreme weather conditions – wind speeds of up to 120 km/h were measured in the Kvarner region – the fire spread at breakneck speed. Thick black smoke was visible across large parts of the island, worrying residents and holidaymakers.
Emergency services in continuous operation
The Krk fire brigade was on site in large numbers. The biggest challenge was the fierce wind, which drove sparks into the nearby forest. Priority was given to protecting the surrounding houses, which fortunately could be shielded thanks to the firefighters’ swift action. Access to the source of the fire was at times difficult because of its location on the coast.
Cause still unknown
The exact cause of the fire is still the subject of a police investigation. Experts can only examine the site once firefighting has been fully completed. The damage to the boats is enormous, but according to initial reports nobody was injured.
For holidaymakers on the island of Krk, this incident shows once again how dangerous the combination of drought and the notorious bura can be. We’ll keep you posted on further developments.
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Note: The cover image is an AI-generated illustration. It symbolically depicts the events in Omišalj in order to protect the privacy of those affected and to avoid allowing conclusions about exact property or ownership details.
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