Croatia Today Late Edition 15/08/2026

Massive wildfire near Omiš claims one life and leaves dozens more injured. The fire consumed some 1000 hectares of agricultural land and pine forest, houses, cars and boats. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović visit the scene of the blaze. Health Minister Irena Hrstić visits the injured in hospital. New wildfires erupt near Zadar and on the Pelješac peninsula. The search for the fourth missing Portuguese national continues. Croatia marks the 34th anniversary of the Nemetin prisoner exchange. Marino Bloudek takes the silver medal in the 800 meter race at the European Championships.