British tourists among hundreds evacuated from Croatian island after major wildfire

• Hundreds of people, including British tourists, were evacuated from the Croatian island of Brač after a severe wildfire broke out near Split.
• Evacuees were rescued by fishing boats, speedboats, and Croatian navy vessels after flames threatened the Gava Waterman Milna Resort.
• British guests described harrowing escapes into the sea on paddleboards, with some accusing the hotel of failing to provide warning or evacuation guidance.
• The resort denied abandoning guests, stating that rapid power loss, dense smoke, and strong winds caused conditions to change dramatically in a short time.
• Authorities estimate the wind-driven wildfire destroyed approximately 3,500 hectares of land during Croatia's worst wildfire season since 2022.

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Britons escape ‘wall of flames’ by fleeing into the sea as Croatia wildfire tears through holiday island