All Hungarian citizens affected by the wildfire near Omiš in southern Croatia are safe, according to Hungary’s Foreign Minister Anita Orbán.

The situation in the Omiš area has stabilised, although smoke and a strong smell of burning are still lingering in the air. Two Canadair firefighting aircraft remain in operation to prevent the flames from reigniting. Hungarian consular officials are continuing to assist citizens affected by the evacuation.

Dozens of Hungarians evacuated

The Hungarian consul from Split personally spoke to 26 Hungarian citizens at the reception centre in Omiš. None requested further assistance or help returning to Hungary, with those still at the centre waiting for authorities to allow them to return to their accommodation and collect their belongings.

Another 25 Hungarian citizens who had previously been accommodated at the reception centre have already left the area. Seven Hungarians were also staying at a reception centre in Split on Friday morning. Officials had managed to contact two of them, and they were likewise waiting for the opportunity to return to their accommodation.

Authorities have since reopened roads that had previously been closed because of the fire, and those affected have been informed. However, electricity supplies remain intermittent in parts of the area. According to Anita Orbán, several Hungarians have already returned to their accommodation, while others have started their journey back to Hungary.

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Four Hungarians suffered minor injuries

Four Hungarian citizens sustained minor injuries in the wildfire, but none suffered burns. All four were expected to be discharged from hospital on Friday. In one case, a Hungarian grandmother needed medication, which was provided by the Croatian authorities.

The Hungarian consul in Split remains at the scene, while a replacement consul is also travelling from Zagreb to help with the ongoing response.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković also visited the affected area and asked the Hungarian consul about the condition of Hungarian citizens. Meanwhile, Anita Orbán spoke with her Croatian counterpart about the situation.

The Hungarian foreign minister thanked staff from the Foreign Ministry for their work and expressed hope that everyone affected would be able to return home safely.

Thousands affected as deadly wildfire tears through Omiš area

The severe wildfire broke out near Omiš on Thursday evening before spreading to residential areas overnight. Around 1,000 local residents and tourists were evacuated from the affected area. A total of 36 people have been injured, seven of them reportedly in life-threatening condition. Croatian police also discovered one body on Friday afternoon while searching the burned area.

Although the situation has stabilised, firefighting operations are continuing, with aircraft working to prevent renewed outbreaks. Authorities are also gradually reopening roads in the affected region. For Hungarian travellers currently in or planning to visit the Omiš area, the Hungarian authorities continue to monitor developments closely.

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