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March 14, 2026
Fire above Makarska localized: Firefighters will be on duty all night
The fire that broke out on Saturday afternoon on Veliko brdo above Makarska was localized in the early evening, but firefighters will be on duty at the site throughout the night as a precaution due to the predicted increase in wind.
TL;DR
- The fire near Makarska was localized in the early evening.
- About 80 firefighters with 25 vehicles and one Canadair aircraft participated in extinguishing the fire.
- The fire covered about 2.5 hectares of pine forest and low vegetation.
- Residential buildings were not threatened.
- Firefighters will stay on site overnight due to anticipated strong winds.
- Six firefighters will remain on duty to prevent flare-ups.
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