What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of September 14, 2026, a major wildfire is burning on Brac, in Croatia. The island is the country’s largest Adriatic island. The fire broke out on September 10 near the village of Ložišće and spread rapidly under strong bora winds (1). It has since expanded toward the island’s southern coast and the Blaca desert area, affecting nearly 14% of Brac’s total area.
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The Brac Island wildfire is affecting several communities on the island, including:
- Blaca desert area
- Ložišće
- Milna
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of September 14, 2026, the fire remains active and has burned more than 5,600 hectares. A total of 220 firefighters, 69 fire vehicles, and four Canadair water-bombing aircraft have been deployed. Crews worked through the night to prevent the flames from reaching homes and settlements (2).
The national firefighting command reported significant improvement by Monday morning following an extremely difficult night, with firefighters successfully protecting the town of Milna. However, satellite imagery showed that the fire continued to spread toward the southern coast.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Nearly 700 people have been evacuated from areas threatened by the Brac Island wildfire. Around 230 people were evacuated by sea near Milna, using vessels from the harbour master's office, maritime police, and private boats (3).
Authorities issued warnings to residents and tourists in Milna and surrounding settlements as the fire spread rapidly overnight. Two people suffered minor injuries during evacuation, an elderly woman who fell from a boat and a young man who inhaled smoke (4).
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
