Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Vacationers in Mimice, Croatia

MIMICE, CROATIA – A major wildfire erupted in southern Croatia on June 21, 2025, prompting urgent evacuations, including a group of 20 individuals from a vacation home in Mimice. The blaze, reported to have started in the forest above the Adriatic highway, quickly spread, creating a dramatic orange, smoke-filled sky over the coastal region. Eyewitnesses captured footage showing a vacation property enveloped in a hazy atmosphere, with distant flames visible. The video also depicts individuals evacuating along a smoke-laden road, pulling luggage, underscoring the rapid response required. The incident occurred in the area between Omiš and Makarska, a popular tourist destination, affecting both residents and visitors. Local authorities and firefighters are actively working to contain the spread of the fire, which has impacted multiple locations. The swift evacuation of the vacationers highlights the immediate danger posed by the rapidly advancing fire. All 20 individuals from the Mimice vacation home were reported to have safely evacuated just moments before the fire reached the property.

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