Fires in Dalmatia
There were several fires in Dalmatia in July and August. The first fire broke out in the afternoon of July 26, on Veliki Rujan, which is right next to the Paklenica National Park. The most endangered area was the southeast part of the National Park. The fire was fought by more than 200 firemen, National Park employees and members of the Croatian Ground Army. The firemen received reinforcements during the next days. There were also two firefighting planes and a helicopter. A fire broke out on the Svilaj Mountain, but it was soon localized.
The fire near Podstražje, a village by the Rukavac Cove on the island of Vis, was localized on August 7 by the professionals and volunteers from Vis and Komiža, with 46 firemen and 9 fire engines. The August fire near Vrana Lake was soon localized.
On August 8, a fire broke out around Žitnić, spreading to the mined area along the Šibenik-Drniš state road, which was closed for traffic. It was fought by professionals and volunteers from Drniš: 21 firemen and 6 fire engines.
Read more about this topic: 2007 Croatian Coast Fires
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